John Ratcliffe: “The average life expectancy of a Russian recruit right now, arriving…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2026

The average life expectancy of a Russian recruit right now, arriving on the battlefield in Ukraine, is estimated to be between 20 and 30 minutes

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Jul 17, 2026

Speaking at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit

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John Ratcliffe: “The average life expectancy of a Russian recruit right now, arriving on the battlefield in Ukraine, is estimated to be…”