Within weeks, Russia’s navy will be outfitted with hypersonic Zircon cruise missiles

Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia must learn from its mistakes in Ukraine and has pledged to provide the military with all nuclear weapons it requires as he admits his embarrassing war is not proceeding as planned.

In an address to defense commanders in Moscow, Putin stated that he will “enhance the combat preparedness of our nuclear triad” and emphasized the new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile, which will be available to troops in January.

Putin asserted that the missiles, which fly at speeds of about 7,000 mph, are “unparalleled in the world,” despite the fact that his forces had suffered humiliation after humiliation during his failed invasion.

Today, the dictator pledged, “We have no financial limits.” The country and government supply the army with anything it requests.

Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia must learn from its mistakes in Ukraine and has pledged to provide the military with any nuclear weapons it requires (pictured today)

Putin also conceded, not for the first time, that his September order to call up 300,000 reservists had not gone smoothly.

“As everyone is aware, the partial mobilization that was carried out showed certain difficulties that must be solved immediately,” he stated.

As it became clear that military commissariats were enlisting many soldiers who were physically unfit or too elderly, and that new recruits lacked basic equipment such as sleeping bags and winter gear, the call-up garnered harsh condemnation from even Kremlin friends.

Putin also alluded to other unidentified military issues and stated that constructive criticism should be considered.

“I request that the Ministry of Defense be attentive to all civilian initiatives, including taking criticism into account and responding appropriately and promptly,” he stated.

Putin stated that he will “enhance the battle readiness of our nuclear triad” and emphasized the new hypersonic cruise missile Zircon (pictured during tests)

The Zircon will initially be installed aboard Russian frigates (such as the shown Admiral Gorshkov) and, later, on submarines.

‘It is evident that the reaction of individuals who see issues – and there are always problems in such massive, complex endeavor – can be emotional, but we must listen to those who do not hush up the actual problems, but instead strive to contribute to their solution.’

It was the most recent in a series of recent remarks in which Putin recognized, albeit indirectly, the difficulties his force faces.

On Tuesday, he informed security forces that the situation in four regions of Ukraine that Russia claims as its own territory was “very problematic”

Moreover, on December 7, he stated that Russia could remain engaged in Ukraine for an extended period.

Russia occupies a vast expanse of eastern and southern Ukraine along a 685-mile-long front nearly 10 months after its February 24 invasion, but has suffered a series of defeats that have shifted the war’s tide in favor of its smaller rival.

It was the latest in a string of recent comments in which Putin indirectly recognized the issues his troops faces.

Even pro-Kremlin war bloggers have expressed anger and dismay at the performance of Russia’s generals, the chaotic conduct of the mobilisation, and the surrender of territory Russia had captured, most notably last month when Russia withdrew from Kherson, the only provincial capital it had seized since the invasion began.

Putin was given a report by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in which he stated that Russia’s forces were deliberately degrading Ukraine’s military capabilities and that the West was attempting to “draw out” the fight.

Shoigu recommended increasing the age range for compulsory military service in Russia from 18 to 27 to 21 to 30. He stated that Russia was rapidly deploying advanced weapons.

On September 21, Russia confirmed officially for the last time that 5,937 servicemen had been killed. This amount is considerably less than most international estimates.

Yesterday, Volodymyr Zelenskiy greeted a Ukrainian soldier at his station in the frontline village of Bakhmut.

The commanding general of the United States estimated on November 9 that more than 100,000 soldiers on each side had been killed or wounded.

Putin has stated that he has no regrets regarding the commencement of his’special military operation,’ stating that Russia had no alternative but to stand up to the arrogant Western nations.

He stated on Wednesday that he still considered Ukrainians to be a ‘brotherly’ people, despite their having been slain in the tens of thousands, forced to flee in the millions, and having entire villages and cities devastated.

Putin stated, “What is occurring is certainly a tragedy, but it is not the outcome of our strategy.”

“On the contrary, the fragmentation of the Russian world is the outcome of the policies of other countries, third countries, which have long sought this end. They succeeded to a degree and pushed us to the point where we are now.’