An Austrian military expert has stated that an additional 300,000 Russian soldiers would not be sufficient to alter the course of the war in Ukraine.
The assessment, reported by Dnevnik, underscores the view that the conflict has become a war of attrition where sheer manpower cannot easily overcome entrenched defensive lines and high casualty rates.
This perspective aligns with recent Handelsavisen coverage estimating that Russian military losses have reached approximately 1.4 million soldiers since the full-scale invasion began.
The figure includes those killed, missing, or wounded, highlighting the severe strain on Moscow's military resources despite ongoing mobilization efforts.
The inability of Russia to achieve a decisive breakthrough through troop numbers reinforces the long-war scenario.
For markets, this sustains the geopolitical risk premium embedded in energy prices and supports the defense sector's revenue outlook.