US: Hard to get Russia out of Ukraine this year

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and General Milley answered questions from reporters after the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting held at the US Ramstein airbase in Germany, where support for Ukraine was discussed.

General Milley stated that the war between Ukraine and Russia was very difficult, it was fought on a very long front and over a wide area, and there are still many Russian forces on the territory of Ukraine.

Milley said: “From a military perspective, I stand by my view that it is very difficult to militarily withdraw Russian forces from the Russian-occupied area this year. Just because it’s difficult doesn’t mean it’s impossible. I think what can happen is a stable defense from the front. This is possible and depends on the delivery of military equipment and training in it. saying.

Milley stated that it was possible for the Ukrainian army to attack and seize some regions of Russia, adding that Russia had suffered heavy losses in this war.

“SERIOUS LOSSES ON BOTH SIDES”

Responding to the question about the losses on both sides, Milley noted:

“The number of casualties in wars is always in doubt. When I said the losses of Russia last time, I expressed it as more than 100 thousand. I can say that he is way above that now. Russia suffers heavy losses. This includes her regular army, as well as mercenary groups like Wagner and other forces.”

Expressing that Russia will bolster its manpower by conscripting 250,000 people, Milley said that Ukraine also suffered very serious losses, including civilians. (AA)