British Chief of Staff: “Russia strategically lost the war”
Tens of thousands of Russian soldiers are said to have already died in the war of aggression against Ukraine.
There are more deaths every day. The British chief of staff is certain: “Russia is about to fail.”
According to British Chief of Staff Tony Radakin, Russia has already “strategically lost” the war against Ukraine. The attack on the neighboring country was a “horrific mistake by Russia,” Radakin said in an interview with the Press Association (PA) news agency published on Friday. With its war against Ukraine, Russia strengthened NATO and persuaded Finland and Sweden to apply for membership in the military alliance.
It is possible that Kremlin boss Vladimir Putin will achieve “tactical successes” in Ukraine in the coming weeks. However, he sacrificed a quarter of his army’s strength for “tiny” terrain gains. “The Russian machinery is being worn down and it’s gaining a few – two, three, five – kilometers a day.” 50,000 Russian soldiers were killed or injured. “Russia is failing.”
Radakin assured Ukraine of Britain’s long-term support in the fight against Russian troops. Among other things, London supplies Kyiv with anti-tank weapons and will continue to do so.
Moscow warned the West again on Thursday against further supporting Kiev with weapons. This is “absolutely useless” and would only “further harm Ukraine,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
