NATO Secretary-General: Russia Suffering 'Extravagant' Losses in Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said today that Russia is suffering "extravagant" losses in Ukraine, estimating that around 65,000 Russian soldiers were killed in the last two months. Rutte stressed that NATO is strong enough that Russia will not seek to attack a member country. In a roundtable discussion, Rutte estimated that NATO would win any war with Russia, assuring that the alliance's deterrent capability will remain strong in the future. This statement comes at a time of increased tension between NATO and Russia due to the war in Ukraine. Rutte also referred to discussions on strengthening nuclear deterrence in Europe, emphasizing that no European country is seeking to replace the US nuclear umbrella. Instead, the discussions aim to strengthen Europe's collective defense. The statement by the NATO Secretary-General underscores the alliance's firm commitment to supporting Ukraine and deterring further Russian aggression. The estimate of Russia's losses aims to highlight the high cost of the war for Russia and to increase pressure for an end to hostilities.