President Donald Trump stated that Russia is sustaining approximately 40,000 casualties per month and its economy is under severe strain, arguing that the conflict must end through diplomacy. The remarks were made last week during the G7 summit, according to a statement circulated by the OSINTdefender monitoring channel.
President Donald Trump used the G7 summit last week to publicly argue that Russia must agree to a settlement in its war against Ukraine, painting a dire picture of Moscow's battlefield and economic situation. According to a summary of his remarks circulated by the OSINTdefender channel, Trump said Russia is sustaining approximately 40,000 casualties per month and its economy is under severe strain, while Ukraine is rapidly innovating. He concluded that diplomacy and negotiation, rather than further bloodshed, are the sole solution.
As The Zioneer reported on June 19, Trump told reporters Friday that the administration aims to reach a settlement in the conflict and 'will succeed.' The same day, French President Emmanuel Macron said Trump had initially believed Ukraine would lose the war and now realizes he was wrong—gaining respect for Ukrainian resilience. On June 18, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte estimated Russian losses at 30,000–35,000 troops killed monthly; Trump's figure of 40,000 casualties (which includes wounded) is consistent with that range.
The remarks are the latest in a series of Trump statements since the G7 summit signaling willingness to press Russian President Vladimir Putin for a deal, as first reported by Politico on June 17. No direct Russian or Ukrainian response to this specific Trump statement was included in the circulating report.
- DevelopingNATO chief: Russia losing 30,000-35,000 troops killed monthly
- DevelopingRutte: Russia losing 30,000–35,000 troops per month, 50% of budget on defense
- StrongCSIS study estimates over 2 million Russian and Ukrainian military casualties since war began
- DevelopingTrump says Putin 'feels the pressure' from Ukraine strikes
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