Russia 'on brink of collapse' as military expert warns of nuclear chaos to come
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Russia is on the brink of "collapse" and the world needs to prepare for potential nuclear chaos inside the country, a military expert has claimed. Retired general Ben Hodges, who once served as commander of the United States Army in Europe, suggested that Vladimir Putin's country could break up into several small states as its days as a unified republic are numbered. The former senior US military commander, who has been a regular commentator on Russia's war in Ukraine, warned that if this happened, it could cause a new wave of refugees and potential nuclear chaos.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Russian combat losses amount to 812,670 troops, although this number hasn't been confirmed by Putin and estimates vary. The war in Ukraine, which began nearly three years ago in February 2022, is placing huge stress not just on Russia's human resources but also on its economy.
In an interview with The Ukrainian Review, Mr Hodges said we should be "anticipating the eventual collapse" of Russia, as he drew a comparison with the collapse of the Soviet Union. He said: "I think almost everybody was surprised that the Soviet Union collapsed. It happens so suddenly. We were not prepared for what happened after the collapse of the Soviet Union. So, I think we should be anticipating the eventual collapse.
"I think the Russian Federation is collapsing now. It's not in a straight line, but it is happening. We should be thinking about what will happen. There will be refugees. There will be concern about nuclear weapons. There will be people concerned about control of oil and gas and all the other resources.
