USA: Most of the Russian Army was not adversely affected by the war

General Cavoli spoke with Celeste Wallander, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security, at a House Armed Services Committee session on the security situation in Europe.

Asked by a congressman that the Russian navy had conducted occasional patrols in the Atlantic Ocean “despite being quite war-worn,” Cavoli said: “Most of the Russian military was not adversely affected by the war. One of these forces is submarine power.” saying.

Expressing that he did not want to speak publicly about Russia’s submarine capabilities, the American commander said: “We see that Russia is much more active than we have seen in recent years and has increased its patrols in the Atlantic to a much higher level than we’ve seen for years, and this is happening despite what they did in Ukraine, as you mentioned.” He made his assessment.

Cavoli stated that although the Russian ground troops suffered heavy losses, they were more numerous than in the pre-war situation: “The Air Force suffered very few casualties. They lost 80 planes. They still have 1000 fighter planes and bombers at their disposal. His navy only lost one ship.” he gave the information.

“US AND EUROPE HELP TO UKRAINE DIFFERENCE”

In the session, Florida Republican Rep. Michael Waltz blamed Wallander, noting that the US provided $46 billion of military aid to Ukraine and that the highest aid from European countries did not exceed $5 billion. .

Sharing a chart showing aid provided by countries to Ukraine in the session, Waltz said: “Especially, Germany provided only $2.5 billion in aid, against $46 billion in aid from the United States. This is the promise. Britain gave a little over 5 billion, Poland gave more when its economy was a quarter of France’s, (Deputy) Councilor Wallander, do you call that burden sharing? Is this good for American taxpayers? saying.

Wallander claimed that the US led the way in aid and that some countries gave more aid than the US compared to their gross national product.

Responding to Wallander, who claimed that the US was pressuring all of its allies and partners to help, Waltz said that he did not want to be unfair to Eastern European countries, but was tired of the American people begging the great Europeans. economies to do their part.

Stating that the US has been begging Europe for security and support spending for 20 years, the Florida Representative said: “I want you to understand this. If the administration does not get a result from Europe on this pathetic contribution, this aid (the aid to Ukraine) is at risk.” warned. (AA)