Putin being misled by advisers on Ukraine – US intelligence

Vladimir Putin (Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

US intelligence officials have determined that Vladimir Putin is being misinformed by his advisers about Russian forces’ performance in Ukraine, according to an official.

The source said recently declassified intelligence suggests the president has felt misled by the Russian military and there is now persistent tension between him and his senior defence officials.