The American general warned that the war was in a new phase, in which Ukrainian forces had taken the strategic initiative.
Mark Milli sees the risks of escalation from the Kremlin / photo of US Navy petty officer Alexander Kubitza
Russia’s possible reaction to its latest failures on the battlefield in Ukraine it remains incomprehensible, so we must not lose vigilance.
This was stated by the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, US General Mark Milley, writes Reuters.
He sees the risks of an escalation from the Kremlin against the backdrop of Ukraine’s successful counteroffensive.
“The war is not going too well for Russia now. Therefore, we are all obliged to maintain a high level of alertness and vigilance,” said Milli.
The US general does not believe that American troops in Europe are more threatened, but adds that they must be ready.
“When you’re at war, you can’t be completely sure what’s going to happen next,” Milley said.
The American general did not speculate on Putin’s next moves, but warned that the war was in a new phase in which Ukrainian forces had taken the strategic initiative.
“For this reason, we need to closely observe Russia’s reaction to this,” Mark Milley emphasized.
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