Russia is now in a better position for attacking elsewhere in Europe, defense official says

Wed, 02/14/2024 - 07:16

Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures in a black coat beside men in camouflage — Russian President Vladimir Putin at a training center of the Western Military District for mobilized reservists in October 2022.
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Russia's invasion of Ukraine hasn't gone to plan, and its military has seen big losses.
But a European defense official said Russia now seems to be in a better position to attack elsewhere.
It has a larger force, has more war experience, and is fixing its mistakes, he said.

Russia seems to be in a better position to launch a future attack on a NATO member state, despite its performance in Ukraine, a European defense official told Business Insider.