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In October, Russia suffered its worst month for casualties since the Ukraine conflict began in February 2015, according to UK chief of defence staff, Sir Tony Radakin. Speaking on the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg programme, Radakin claimed that Russia suffered an average of around 1,500 dead and wounded each day last month, bringing casualties to 700,000 since the war’s commencement. The Russian authorities do not usually reveal their war fatalities; however, Western defence officials have stated that the October death toll was the worst so far. Radakin claimed that these casualties were for “tiny increments of land,” and the price being paid by the Russian people was “extraordinary”.
Although Russia is gaining tactical, territorial wins, it has come at an enormous monetary cost, with over 40% of its public expense allocated to security and defence, said Radakin, calling this drain on funds unsustainable. The Conservative Party politician also commented that amidst post-election controversy, President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers question the provision of military aid and financial support intended for Ukraine. Trump’s aim has been to end the war and cease its drain on US resources, but reports conflict regarding his method of execution.
Bryan Lanza, a Trump political adviser during his 2016 and 2020 campaigns, stated that the incoming administration would focus on achieving peace in Ukraine rather than cede territory back to the country which was invaded by Russian forces. Russia’s President Putin congratulated Trump on his victory, stating that Trump’s proposed help in ending the war in Ukraine is deserving of attention. However, Democratic opponents of Trump have accused him of pandering to Russian President Vladimir Putin and have accused his approach of surrender, endangering all of Europe
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