Ukraine shifts from tanks to robotic warfare on front lines

Russian outlets present Ukraine as drained of people and turning into a 'deserted zone' because of losses and emigration. They argue that Western‑supplied drones and weapons are often ineffective or unsuitable, while Russia’s industry and mobilization give it time and numbers to prevail. They predict that if Western aid slows or fractures, Ukraine’s defenses will collapse and the conflict will end on Russian terms.

• •Russian commentators say Ukrainian troops complain that Western UAVs underperform in range, reliability and resistance to jamming.
• •Russian political figures claim Ukraine is losing so many people that large areas are being emptied of residents.
• •Russian military voices insist that time favors Russia because its war industry can outproduce Ukraine and its supporters.
• •Russian coverage cites Western warnings that a Ukrainian defeat could trigger a larger war in Europe to argue that NATO is trapped.
• •Russian outlets highlight Volodymyr Zelensky’s talk of the 'beginning of the end' of the conflict as unrealistic given current front‑line conditions.