Russia has ‘strategically lost’ war, says UK defence chief

“Russia has already strategically lost the war in Ukraine. This is a dreadful mistake by Russia,” Chief of Defense Staff of Britain Tony Radakin said, Report informs citing BBC.

According to him, Russia will never take control of Ukraine: “Dictator of Kremlin Vladimir Putin may achieve tactical successes in the weeks to come. He has used about 25% of his army’s power for these successes. Russia has lost a lot. NATO is stronger, Finland and Sweden are looking to join.”

The Chief of Defense Staff stressed that Putin gained a tiny amount of territory: “And 50,000 people either dead or injured.”

Radakin stressed that the United Kingdom will continue to supply large amounts of weapons to Ukraine and support Kyiv in the long run.