Assessing Russia's Military Strength: Insights from US Officials.

Russia's ground forces are now bigger than they were at the start of the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, despite significant losses, according to Gen. Christopher Cavoli, the commander of US-European Command. He warned that much of the Russian military has not been affected negatively by the conflict, and that its undersea forces are increasingly emboldened in the Atlantic. Russia has also continued to combine this military power with cyber attacks and manipulation of the global energy supply. Cavoli advised US lawmakers that "staying the course" in terms of support for Ukraine is "very important."