In a recent interview, Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin confirmed approximately 600,000 Russian soldiers are currently engaged in the Ukraine conflict, a figure consistent with earlier Ukrainian estimates. Despite claiming monthly recruitment of 50-60,000 volunteers, Russia’s substantial troop losses, estimated by Ukraine at 217,440 since January 1, 2025, and independently verified, are straining the Russian economy. These high casualty rates, coupled with significant recruitment bonuses, are placing immense pressure on already sanctioned Russian finances, raising serious concerns about the long-term economic stability of the country.
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A new CSIS report estimates that Russian military casualties in Ukraine are nearing one million and could surpass that number by summer 2025, contributing to a total of nearly 1.4 million casualties on both sides. These staggering losses, including an estimated 250,000 Russian deaths, highlight President Putin’s disregard for his troops, yet Russia continues its costly, slow-moving offensives. Despite significant equipment losses heavily outweighing Ukraine’s, Russia has only gained less than 1% of Ukrainian territory since January 2024. These figures, compiled from various sources including Western intelligence, underscore the immense human cost of the conflict.
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The ongoing war in Ukraine has resulted in devastating losses for both Russia and Ukraine, with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) estimating over 1 million combined casualties for Russia by this summer. This includes an estimated 250,000 Russian soldiers killed, a figure surpassing all Soviet and Russian war deaths since World War II by a factor of five. Ukraine’s casualties are also substantial, with a projected 400,000 total casualties. These figures highlight the immense human cost of the conflict and Putin’s disregard for human life.
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In the 24 February 2022 – 29 April 2025 period, Russia has suffered devastating losses, with an estimated 950,860 military personnel killed or wounded, representing a 1,060 increase in the past day alone. Significant losses were also reported across various equipment categories, including over 10,000 tanks, 22,000 armored vehicles, and 27,000 artillery systems. These figures represent a substantial depletion of Russian military resources. The provided data is still undergoing confirmation.
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BBC Russian and Mediazona’s independent count reveals over 100,000 verified Russian military deaths in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began. Significant portions of these casualties stemmed from volunteer soldiers (nearly 25%), mobilized troops (over 11%), and convicted prisoners (over 16%). Over 4,800 officers were among the dead, though their proportion of total casualties decreased over time as volunteer recruitment increased. The data relies on open-source information, contrasting with the Russian Ministry of Defence’s silence on losses.
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Moscow’s ambassador to Pyongyang revealed that hundreds of injured Russian soldiers have received treatment in North Korean facilities. This collaboration highlights the strengthening relationship between Russia and North Korea, characterized by increasing hospitality and cooperation across various sectors including academia, agriculture, and medicine. The two nations are exploring further economic cooperation, with North Korea potentially supplying additional goods to Russia. While details remain scarce, this exchange of services appears to expand beyond the previously reported, secretive military cooperation clause within their comprehensive partnership pact.
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John Q. Hosedrinker