The Ministry of Defense’s estimate is high compared to the estimate of the military alliance NATO a month ago.
26.4. 05:07 • Updated April 26th. 05:30
British Ministry of Defense: 15,000 Russian soldiers killed during offensive war
The British Ministry of Defense estimates that 15,000 Russian soldiers have died during Russia’s offensive war in Ukraine. British Secretary of Defense Ben Wallace told reporters to the lower house of the country’s parliament on Monday.
The Ministry of Defense’s estimate is high compared to the military alliance’s monthly estimate of 7,000 to 15,000 Russian soldiers. Ukraine’s estimate, on the other hand, is much higher, at around 21,900 Russian soldiers.
The British Ministry of Defense estimates that Russia has also lost more than 2,000 armored vehicles and more than 60 helicopters and fighter jets in the offensive war.
Aftonbladet: Sweden has received security guarantees from Britain and the United States
Sweden has received concrete security guarantees from the United States and Britain during the NATO application process if the country applies for membership in the Defense League, says Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet. (switch to another service)
The magazine bases its information on estimates from several sources familiar with government work.
Concrete security guarantees would mean increasing the military presence, stepping up military exercises and “strong political” support from NATO countries.
– The government has received information from the United States and Britain, among others, about protection and support during a possible application process, says a government source.
Lavrov: The threat of World War III is real
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns that the threat of World War III is real in the current tense situation. Lavrov spoke to the Russian news agency Interfax.
– The danger is serious, it is real, it cannot be underestimated, Lavrov said.
The war in Ukraine has strained Russia-West to the extreme, and there have been fears in the West that the conflict will escalate into a major war between NATO and Russia. This has also been invoked by some of those who have opposed the armament of Ukraine with heavy equipment in the West.
Lavrov also said that Russia will continue peace talks with Ukraine. However, he criticized Ukraine’s approach to the negotiations.
– Good will has its limits. If it is not reciprocal, it will not help the negotiation process.
The Foreign Minister insulted the President of Ukraine Volodomyr Zelensky and said that this is just pretending to negotiate.
– He is a good actor, Lavrov said of Zelensky, a former professional actor.
– If you look and read exactly what he says, you will find a thousand contradictions.
According to Lavrov, the war in Ukraine will end with some kind of agreement. According to Lavrov, its content depends on the situation in the fighting at the time of the agreement.