Ukraine has learned the language of force well, because it is the only language that the aggressor country, Russia, understands. In the last six weeks alone, Russian troops have lost almost 36 thousand occupants.
This was stated by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov at the opening of the 17th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense (Ramstein 17). It is held online.
He noted that the Ukrainian army resorts to asymmetric actions to defeat the aggressor.
For example, the Ukrainian Defense Forces pushed Russian warships out of the Black Sea, even without having its own powerful navy. As a result, freedom of navigation is gradually being restored.
Umerov also cited data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on enemy losses.
According to the minister, “since the last meeting in the Ramstein format six weeks ago, Russia has lost almost 36,000 soldiers.” The previous meeting in the Ramstein format took place on October 11.
– Russia is definitely not planning to stop on its own. The only language Moscow can understand is force. And we have learned this language well,” Umerov emphasized.
The minister added that the situation at the front was changed by weapons provided by the allies. These include M142 HIMARS rocket artillery systems, Stormshadow, SCALP, ATACMS missiles, Abrams, Challenger, and Leopard tanks.
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Umerov explained that in order to protect lives, it is necessary to further develop “coalitions of capabilities” within the Ramstein format. We are talking about coalitions related to artillery, armored vehicles, aviation, navy, IT and demining.
– Our people are waiting for the opportunity to return home. To rebuild their homes. To reunite with their families,” the minister said.
Ramstein-17: what is known
The 17th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense is being attended by defense ministers from more than 50 countries.
The key topic is the provision of additional air defense systems to Ukraine on the eve of winter to protect it from Russian shelling.
The allies will discuss the formation of an air defense coalition. Germany and France are the leaders in this initiative.
Proposals from other coalitions to help Ukraine will also be heard.
In total, during the full-scale war, the United States and its allies have provided military assistance to Ukraine worth more than $80 billion.
