Rather than believe something nefarious, I believe that is just Ukraine restricting possible leaks about its counteroffensive, which may or may not have begun.
Yeah The Intercept has had a curious history of saying things that benefit Russian foreign policy for a very long time now. Of course limiting access to the front lines of an active war is reasonable, especially when the environment and population are incredibly fluid. (This isn’t America vs the Viet Cong in 1970, this is people’s nephews vs their uncles and everyone’s got a smart phone in their pocket.)
Yeah there’s plenty of good reasons to care about their safety. I mean zalensky isn’t a billionaire with a submarine.
Agreed. Journos can leak important info, whether through carelessness or something more nefarious. Ukraine’s superior military intelligence has been their biggest asset, keeping Russia in the dark, as much as possible, is paramount.
“Ukraine calls for media silence ahead of counteroffensive”
Media: can we broadcast form the front lines?
Ukraine: no?
Media: surprised Pikachu face
“It’s wild how little of what’s happening is being chronicled,”
Sorry Putin, Ukraine will not tell you its military plans!
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