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NATO Declares Strength Amidst Russia's 65,000 Soldier Losses

2/15/2026

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at the Munich Security Conference that Russia has incurred approximately 65,000 soldier losses in Ukraine over the past two months.
He said Russia would not attack the alliance at this time, noting NATO's strength.
Rutte stated, "We will win every fight with Russia if they attack us now."
He also stressed the importance of maintaining this readiness in the coming years.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said at the Munich Security Conference that Russia has incurred approximately 65,000 soldier losses in Ukraine over the past two months.
He said Russia would not attack the alliance at this time, noting NATO's strength.
Rutte stated, "We will win every fight with Russia if they attack us now."
He also stressed the importance of maintaining this readiness in the coming years.