Russia suffered 50,000 casualties last month, NATO official says

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Russia had more than 50,000 casualties in Ukraine last month, with as many as 28,000 personnel killed, vastly more than losses by Ukrainian forces, according to a senior NATO military official. NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Alexus G. Grynkewich said the alliance should increase support to Ukraine when it is hit by Russian hybrid attacks, and that there are "windows of opportunity" to bring the war to an end. He said Europeans should increase support to Ukraine in response to Russian hybrid attacks.

Why it matters：The casualty figures and NATO commander's remarks signal the war's human cost and the alliance's debate over how much more support to give Ukraine.

Key points

  • Russia had more than 50,000 casualties last month.
  • As many as 28,000 Russian personnel were killed.
  • NATO's top commander said there are 'windows of opportunity' to end the war.

Sources (original reporting)

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