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Russia Faces Highest Monthly Casualties In Ukraine War, UK Defence Chief Reveals
Russia has experienced its highest monthly casualty rate since the beginning of the Ukraine war, the UK’s Chief of Defence Staff has revealed to the BBC.
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin reported that Russian forces sustained an average of around 1,500 dead and wounded each day in October, pushing total losses to 700,000 since the conflict began in February 2022.
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While Russia does not publicly release its war casualty figures, Western defence officials have indicated that October’s losses mark the heaviest toll to date.
Speaking on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg on BBC One, Sir Tony described the “extraordinary price” that the Russian people are paying for President Putin’s invasion.
“Russia is about to suffer 700,000 people killed or wounded – the enormous pain and suffering that the Russian nation is having to bear because of Putin’s ambition,” said Sir Tony.
He said the losses were for “for tiny increments of land”.
“There is no doubt that Russia is making tactical, territorial gains and that is putting pressure on Ukraine,” he said.
He added that Russia is now directing over 40% of its public spending towards defense and security, calling this “an enormous drain” on the nation.
While allies of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump suggest that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky might need to consider ceding territory to end the conflict, Sir Tony emphasized that Western allies remain committed to supporting Ukraine “for as long as it takes.”
“That’s the message President Putin has to absorb and the reassurance for President Zelensky,” he told the programme.
Trump has repeatedly stated that his main goal is to end the war and curb what he describes as a drain on U.S. resources, pointing to military aid and financial support for Ukraine.
However, he has yet to outline his specific strategy for achieving this and will likely be considering various perspectives on Ukraine from his advisors.
Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Trump on his election victory, commenting that Trump’s claim he can help end the Ukraine war “deserves attention, at least.”
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Democratic critics argue that Trump’s approach favors Putin, claiming it amounts to a concession that would jeopardize Ukraine and Europe’s security.
Bryan Lanza, who served as an adviser to Trump in his 2016 and 2024 campaigns, said the new administration would prioritize securing peace in Ukraine over helping it regain territory occupied by Russia. He told the newsmen that the administration would encourage President Zelensky to articulate his “realistic vision for peace.”
A spokesperson for Trump clarified that Lanza “does not speak for him,” distancing the president-elect from Lanza’s remarks.
Meanwhile, last month, Zelensky outlined a “victory plan” to Ukraine’s parliament, affirming a commitment not to surrender any territory or sovereignty. The Kremlin dismissed the proposal, with a spokesperson remarking that Kyiv “needs to sober up.”
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