How it started:

Robots and tanks: what weapons the Russian army will receive. In 2021, the Russian military may receive Sarmat, Zirkon and Prometheus weapons.[^1]

How it’s going:

The State Duma explained the appearance of donkeys on the frontline. General Sobolev said that donkeys on the front line are normal.[^2]

[^1]: https://www.gazeta.ru/army/2020/12/29/13420418.shtml

[^2]: https://www.gazeta.ru/army/news/2025/02/06/25021682.shtml