They

 

are not lying.

Russia insists it's working toward goals in Ukraine, even after troops retreat

"While Western analysts have described the Ukrainian offensive as a stunning setback to the Russian occupation, Russia's Defense Ministry has insisted that withdrawing its troops was part of a planned effort to "regroup" its forces."

Western analysts?

Think like Western analysts think.

They don't think like the guy that has outsmarted the last 4 US presidents combined.

200 military aircraft and antiquated defenses vs 1500 modern military aircraft, it can be over in a jiffy if its what they wanted.

Nobody knows what they are doing?

Nobody can figure it out except the guy living in a garage without internet?

Or?

The upper echelons know whats going on, they just cant tell you?