Rubio: Russia's monthly losses reach 20,000-25,000 personnel, arguing for the need to end the war

Washington's arguments for ending the conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed his conviction that the war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine must be stopped. In his comments, he outlined several reasons that, in his view, make the continuation of hostilities an unacceptable situation. Among them, he highlighted the critical state of Ukraine's energy infrastructure and significant human losses among Russian military personnel.

Monthly losses of Russian troops

On DRM News, Rubio emphasised the scale of losses suffered by the Russian army. According to him, between 20,000 and 25,000 Russian citizens lose their lives every month while attempting to advance across Ukrainian territory.

«Одна з причин, чому ця війна має закінчитися, полягає в тому, що щомісяця 20–25 тисяч росіян гинуть, намагаючись просуватися в Україні» (One of the reasons why this war must end is that 20,000-25,000 Russians are dying every month while trying to advance in Ukraine), the US diplomat stated.

Infrastructure destruction as a pressure factor

In addition to human losses, Rubio drew attention to the consequences of Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure. He noted that Ukraine's energy system is suffering devastating destruction, which is also a significant argument for ceasing hostilities.

«Одна з причин, чому ця війна має закінчитися, полягає в тому, що енергосистема України зазнає нищівних руйнувань» (One of the reasons why this war must end is that Ukraine's energy system is suffering devastating destruction), he added.

Summarising his view, the Secretary of State stated: «Усе це – погані речі» (All of these are bad things).

US position on supporting Kyiv

Previously, Marco Rubio confirmed that Washington's approach to defence assistance for Ukraine remains unchanged. The US side continues to adhere to the previously defined support strategy.

On Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held consultations with Marco Rubio. During the conversation, the parties discussed three key issues: interceptors to counter ballistic missiles, early warning of Russian ballistic attacks, and the situation surrounding Starlink and Starshield technologies. The head of the Ukrainian state thanked the US for its readiness to provide assistance and its clear position.