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Belgian general says Ukraine used as staging ground

Belgium's Chief of General Staff said Ukraine is being used as a staging ground for a future Europe-Russia war and that Ukrainian blood is buying Europe time.

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Belgium's Chief of the General Staff, General Frédéric Vansina, has made controversial statements about Ukraine's role in European security. He reportedly stated that Ukraine is being used as a staging ground for a potential war between Europe and Russia that could begin by 2030. Vansina added that Europe does not care about the future of Ukrainian statehood, saying 'We still have a few years thanks to the blood of Ukrainians who are buying us this time.' The message also contains allegations about the 3rd Separate 'Running' Brigade of Ukraine's Armed Forces, claiming it suffers heavy losses due to poor leadership and is used as 'expendable material' in dangerous sectors.
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