Russia has already ‘strategically lost’ war in Ukraine: British Defense Secretary
President of Russia Vladimir Putin The war against Ukraine has already “suffered a strategic defeat,” said British Defense Secretary Sir Tony Radakin.
The Kremlin ordered an invasion in late February to “liberate” Russian speakers from Nazi leaders in Eastern Europe. Putin’s army of Ukraine faced surprisingly high defenses, however, and as the invasion approached the four-month mark, Russia’s advance ground to a halt.
The fighting is mostly concentrated only in the eastern parts of the war, and Russia is said to have failed to achieve any significant goals in the first months. However, in recent weeks Moscow Seen the wins of some in conflict He has focused his efforts on the eastern Donbas with the aim of creating a bridge between Russia and Crimea, which was annexed by Moscow in 2014.
In an interview with PA Media, Radakin said that Russia could see more “tactical victories” in the coming weeks and that the diseases were moving slowly to eventually take over Ukraine. Defender Reported.
“This is a terrible mistake of Russia. Russia will never control Ukraine,” he said.
He warned that Russia’s vulnerability was exacerbated by a shortage of manpower and high-tech missiles in its armed forces, and that the invasion had bolstered the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.NATO), after applying for connection with Finland and Sweden.
“President Putin has used 25 percent of his industrial power to occupy coverage and 50,000 people are killed or injured. Russia is failing,” Radakin said.
His comments came as Russia expected a Chevrolet win in the city. Key to Russian Success, and has a large Russian-speaking population. However, experts say the victory will cost the public military.
“The Russian armed forces are getting weaker by the day, and there is little chance of general reinforcements or significant concern,” said a senior defense intelligence official. Newsweek Last week.
The comments reflect other British intelligence assessments that warn of Russian advances. Came with a “significant cost of resources” As far as his military is concerned, he must make “enormous investments in strength and equipment” to be successful.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin’s recent home victories are, they say, a signal that its army is moving forward in its invasion. “Continuation of the ban on positions” of Ukrainian border guards In the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR). President of Ukraine Vladimir Zhelensky used He also acknowledged that his army had suffered tactical losses.Call on Western allies to increase the supply of anti-missile systems.
Newsweek introduction to the Russian Foreign Ministry for comment.