On December 14, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the creation of two " Russian media report that the troupe will include opera singers, actors and circus performers.

Previously, the Russian Ministry of Defense ran a campaign aimed at encouraging the public to donate musical instruments to soldiers..

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Poor morale is a weak point for most Russian forces, analysts say, with soldiers primarily concerned about high casualties, poor leadership, pay problems, lack of equipment and ammunition, and a lack of clarity on war aims..

“The efforts of the creative teams are unlikely to significantly remove these concerns,” according to British intelligence..

Latest Defense Intelligence update on situation in Ukraine - 18 December 2022From UK government's response: https://t. co/ssnfSJnQ3o? #StandWithUkraine? pic. twitter.

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From the first days of the invasion, Vladimir Putin admitted in private conversations that the war did not go according to plan.. However, for the sake of victory over Ukraine, he is ready to sacrifice countless lives and money, in particular, to agree to the death or injury of 300,000 Russian soldiers, which is about three times his current losses..