Ann: Increased Customer Interest in Ultra High-Purity Graphite, page-32

I will let it go I guess. I think the figures are exaggerated in order to make everyone think not negotiating is the right thing to do.
It's odd that you criticise Russian progress, but seemingly would overlook the AFU disasters of 2023, and specifically Krynky (since late last year). Sacrifice for literally nothing.
Anyways, apologies to the holders, I usually keep myself out of this lane (and in the depths of world politics).
The sooner Zelensky gets rid of his decree which rules out diplomacy with Russia, the better for [almost] everyone.

also, I suspect Andrew Perpetua would be enemy no.1 when it comes to costly exaggeration.
"I think in June or July, Russia will run out of armored vehicles and trained infantry [...]. They'll run out of assault infantry, and I think they'll be really low on armored vehicles. I think in June, Russia will be weakened, through their own offensives." [and then Ukraine can attack]
Andrew Perpetua, March 2023