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GCHQ chief says nearly 500,000 Russian soldiers killed
Filed: May 27, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler said almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
WHO: Anne Keast-Butler
WHAT: GCHQ director Anne Keast-Butler revealed casualty figures for Russian soldiers and warned of threats to the UK.
WHEN: May 27, 2026 at 11:59 AM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: She made the remarks in her inaugural public speech outlining threats facing the UK and measures to confront them.
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