ARA confidential internal report by Russia's largest state bank, Sberbank, has been leaked by hackers, revealing that the Russian military has only a 7% chance of achieving a decisive victory in Ukraine. The document, sent by Sberbank's CEO German Gref to a high-ranking Russian figure, highlights severe economic strain, including a budget deficit exceeding €47 billion and potential depletion of the Sovereign Wealth Fund by year-end. It also notes massive military casualties, with between 20,000 and 25,000 troops lost monthly, and warns that Russia needs technological superiority, particularly in autonomous drone swarms, to reverse the situation. The report outlines eight possible outcomes, with the highest probability being a 'Trump-style' agreement to freeze hostilities and ease sanctions.
Bias read (Progressive): The article presents a critical assessment of Russia's war efforts, highlighting internal challenges and suggesting that the Kremlin's optimistic rhetoric is unfounded. While the report itself is a Russian government entity's internal document, the article frames the findings in a manner that aligns
