A former high-ranking US army commander has warned that Russia is on the brink of "collapsing," and the world needs to brace for potential nuclear chaos within the country, coming just days after a Russian official told men to be 'ready' for WW3. Retired General Ben Hodges, who previously served as the commander of the United States Army in Europe, has been a vocal commentator on Russia's war in Ukraine.
The conflict has reportedly resulted in catastrophic casualties for Vladimir Putin's forces, with one expert highlighting the huge demographic damage it could cause for Russia, over nearly three years of fighting. Ukrainian military sources claim over 800,000 Russians have been killed or injured, although estimates vary.
also straining its economy - which one expert described as in turmoil and prompting Putin to take 'drastic' measures - which appears to be overheating and buckling under pressure. In an interview with Ukrainian Review, Hodges suggested that Russia's days as a unified republic are numbered and the country could fragment into numerous smaller states.
This could trigger a fresh wave of refugees and potential nuclear chaos, he cautioned. "I think the Russian Federation is collapsing now. It's not in a straight line, but it is happening," he said.
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The conflict has reportedly resulted in catastrophic casualties for Vladimir Putin's forces, with one expert highlighting the huge demographic damage it could cause for Russia, over nearly three years of fighting. Ukrainian military sources claim over 800,000 Russians have been killed or injured, although estimates vary.
also straining its economy - which one expert described as in turmoil and prompting Putin to take 'drastic' measures - which appears to be overheating and buckling under pressure. In an interview with Ukrainian Review, Hodges suggested that Russia's days as a unified republic are numbered and the country could fragment into numerous smaller states.
This could trigger a fresh wave of refugees and potential nuclear chaos, he cautioned. "I think the Russian Federation is collapsing now. It's not in a straight line, but it is happening," he said.
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