Financial Times: Russia Faces Human Bleeding and Unprecedented Slowdown in the Ukrainian War

Translation by SadaNews - According to a report published by the Financial Times, the number of Russian casualties in the war has increased significantly in recent months, while Moscow is facing growing difficulties in achieving its military recruitment goals. The report indicates that these developments reflect a deep crisis in Russia's ability to maintain its combat momentum, which weakens the prospects of achieving any significant breakthrough on the battlefield in the near future, as translated by SadaNews.

Experts believe that the main strategy of Russian President Vladimir Putin is to exert intense pressure on the front from a distance, hoping for the collapse of Ukrainian defenses over time. However, this approach lacks effective alternatives, as Russia has not shown any tangible progress in recent months that could change the balance of power.

The report reveals that the rate of Russian advancement has been extremely slow, ranging between just 15 and 70 meters per day, which is considered the slowest in any war over the past century, closely resembling the rate of advancement in the Battle of the Somme during World War I. This slowness reflects the military stalemate that Russian forces are suffering from, despite their continuous attempts to intensify attacks.

The report also notes that Russia is facing greater difficulties in recruiting new soldiers, despite the significant increase in the financial incentives offered to volunteers. These recruitment obstacles, along with the increasing human losses, are believed to make it difficult for Moscow to maintain its combat capabilities in the medium term, presenting it with unprecedented strategic challenges.