UK intelligence: Russia suffering from shortages of munitions and personnel

Since 2014 President Putin has sought to use a mix of force and coercive diplomacy to increase and solidify Russia's influence in Ukraine and interfere in its sovereign affairs, said the UK Ministry of Defense, Report informs.

"Russia launched a full invasion of Ukraine six months ago with the aim of toppling the government and occupying most of the country. The Donbas offensive is making minimal progress, and Russia anticipates a major Ukrainian counterattack. Operationally, Russia is suffering from shortages of munitions, vehicles, and personnel. Morale is poor in many parts of its military, and its army is significantly degraded. Its diplomatic power has been diminished, and its long-term economic outlook is bleak. Six months in and Russia's war has proven both costly and strategically harmful," the UK ministry tweeted.