Russian Pundit Who Condemned Ukraine War Changes His Mind Two Days Later

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Source: Newsweek

A military analyst has returned to the Kremlin propaganda TV channel where he gave a damning critique of Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine that subsequently went viral.

However, Mikhail Khodaryonok, a former air defense commander, on Wednesday gave a rosier view of Russia's military capabilities than on Monday, when he warned the situation for Russian troops "will frankly get worse."

That clip was viewed more than 6 million times, with many noting the stony-faced demeanor of anchor Olga Skabeyeva—dubbed the Kremlin's "propagandist-in-chief," who usually trumpets Russian successes in the campaign and lambastes the West for its support of Kyiv.

Amid speculation that an unvarnished view of Russia's faltering campaign had unexpectedly been delivered to the millions who watch Russia-1's 60 Minutes, Khodaryonok returned to the airwaves on Wednesday, but with a more positive spin.

Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-mikhail-khodaryonok-60-minutes-critical-1708100

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There's still a good chance he may "disappear".

[Ocelot II]

1. Did somebody hold him out of a window by his ankles,

or offer him a cup of tea?

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

3. Umm...

“I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I am not sure that you realize that what you heard is not what I really meant.”

[asiliveandbreathe]

7. LOL

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/9058739f-43f3-4b45-aec9-c694df31f3b8

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

9. putin... really "CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH."

IMO if a putin movie is made, they should talk to Jack about the title role. He does a good job of crazy.

[GB_RN]

14. I Was About To Make A Comment Along The Same Lines...

"Your apartment's on the 24th floor? Nice window you've got there. Be a shame if a body went through it..."

[Sneederbunk]

2. Thumbscrews work wonders.

[IronLionZion]

4. Did someone put a gun to his head or to his family?

Or did they just beat him up in places that won't show on tv

[KPN]

5. I'm thinking his family. He already put his own neck out on Monday -- as he did a once

before early in the war and then retracted. So he knew what he was doing on Monday. Either that or he's just an idiot who can't resist being on a stage in front of cameras.

[bucolic_frolic]

6. Yeah, I'll bet he changed his tune fast

[TomSlick]

8. Nice family you have there. It would be a shame to see anything happen to them.

[oldsoftie]

10. "Olga" sure is a koolaid girl. The earlier clip she was obviously pissed

[sakabatou]

11. Under duress, I'm sure.

[LudwigPastorius]

12. "Khodaryonok returned...with a more positive spin."

A little quality time with your testicles wired to a car battery will do that.

[sarisataka]

13. It is amazing how a visit from the KGB,

er... FSB inquiring about the health of your family can change one's opinion.

Especially after casually mentioning how they saw your children walking home from school just yesterday.

[Marcuse]

15. Mikhail Khodaryonok is not Russian. He was born in Tallinn, Estonia in the Baltics. Explains a lot.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

18. Don't you mean...

...Vilnius in Lithuania?

[Marcuse]

19. Another non Russian!

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

20. "Russians don't take a dump, son, without a plan." n/t

[BlueIdaho]

16. Before we get all cocky...

Let’s remember that this is a standard Trump tactic. How many times did he lean on people to make them eat crow and fall back into line?

[Aristus]

17. "Say you support the war, komrade! SAY YOU SUPPORT THE WAR!!!"