NATO representative does not expect a new major Russian offensive
Russian troops continue to report minor gains in Ukraine, but a high-ranking NATO representative believes they lack the ammunition and soldiers for large-scale offensive operations. He also commented on the losses on the battlefield.
Russia currently lacks the ammunition and soldiers to launch a new large-scale offensive in Ukraine, according to Reuters, citing an unnamed high-ranking NATO representative. "To sustain offensive operations, Russia in our opinion needs significant ammunition supplies from countries beyond what they have already received from Iran and North Korea," the official further stated. "And Vladimir Putin needs to order a new large-scale mobilization."
According to the official, Russia has suffered "very high" losses on the battlefield because it is trying to utilize small territorial gains while lacking troops and ammunition for a large-scale offensive. "What they have to do is command understrength, inexperienced units to advance into areas to achieve unrealistic goals," the anonymous official said. He estimated that Russia would be able to maintain its war economy for three to four more years.
However, there are also significant losses for the Ukrainian troops, but the exact numbers are unknown, as neither Moscow nor Kiev is making any statements about the current casualty figures.
Despite the difficult situation at the Ukrainian front, the official sees a positive development for Ukraine: "We have seen that the Ukrainian defense has significantly improved." According to the NATO official, it will "take some time" for Ukraine to gather the ammunition and personnel required for new large-scale offensive operations.
The latest arson attacks, bombings, and sabotage acts in Europe are part of a covert campaign by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the official stated, with the goal of undermining public support for Ukraine.
- The NATO representative’s commentary also touched upon the ammunition and troops Russia has received from countries like Iran, suggesting that Russia needs more from other sources to sustain its offensive operations in Ukraine.
- Vladimir Putin's political strategy includes not just the attack on Ukraine, but also covert campaigns of arson attacks, bombings, and sabotage acts in Europe, aimed at undermining public support for Ukraine.
- The high-ranking NATO representative highlighted the fact that Russia is currently suffering "very high" losses on the battlefield due to its attempts to gain small territorial advantages with limited troops and ammunition.
- Analysts have linked Russia's continued involvement in wars and conflicts, such as the attack on Ukraine, to its strategic alliance with countries like Iran, which provides Russia with crucial military resources.
