Russia is 'going backwards' in equipment and deploying post WWII-era tanks, according to Western officials

Russia is using armored vehicles from the World War II era in its military operations, according to statements from Western officials. The deployment of older equipment coincides with reported losses of more modern weaponry. Western governments have characterized Russia's military situation as declining in terms of available resources. Putin visited Russian military headquarters in Kherson. Separately, jailed Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich had his detention appeal denied in Moscow.

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