D. Minic's article, which complements his thesis work, underlines the extent to which the Russian general staff has a form of freedom in criticising the war in Ukraine, provided that it is only tactical and operative. Although the regime is authoritarian, the existence and tolerance of some truth-telling at a high level of the military apparatus shows that the Russian army and State have a potential for adaptation that should not be underestimated.
Dimitri MINIC, Ifri, September 2023