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Ex-CIA chief: Russia losing more troops than it can recruit

October 18, 2026 Sky News (video) 1 min read
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Ex-CIA chief: Russia losing more troops than it can recruit

Former CIA director and retired US General David Petraeus speaks to Sunday Morning presenter Ayesha Hazarika about the war in Ukraine, Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict and the future of the US relationship with its European allies.

Petraeus assesses whether Russia can sustain its losses, what Ukraine needs to continue fighting and whether Vladimir Putin could ultimately be forced to end the war.

He also discusses the impact of Starlink restrictions and questions over America’s commitment to NATO.

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