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Rubio Calls Ukraine Europe’s Strongest, Cites 15k-20k Russian Deaths

5/15/2026

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News Ukraine’s armed forces are now Europe’s strongest, citing Russian monthly casualties of 15,000-20,000 killed.
Rubio said the war has forced Ukraine to adopt new tactics, equipment and advanced drone capabilities.
Kyiv offered its drone expertise to Washington to counter Iranian Shahed drones, a proposal the United States rejects.
Ukrainian FPV drone pilots joined Sweden’s Aurora 26 exercises, breaching simulated positions and causing training pauses.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Fox News Ukraine’s armed forces are now Europe’s strongest, citing Russian monthly casualties of 15,000-20,000 killed.
Rubio said the war has forced Ukraine to adopt new tactics, equipment and advanced drone capabilities.
Kyiv offered its drone expertise to Washington to counter Iranian Shahed drones, a proposal the United States rejects.
Ukrainian FPV drone pilots joined Sweden’s Aurora 26 exercises, breaching simulated positions and causing training pauses.