Russia ‘looking for new soldiers’; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026
Ukraine claims significant losses for Russian forces in the ongoing conflict, with over 83,000 dead reported. As Russia struggles to replenish its military personnel, it is reportedly seeking new recruits through various means, including simplified citizenship for Russian speakers in Moldova. Meanwhile, Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian oil infrastructure, contributing to a substantial economic deficit for Russia.
- ▪Ukrainian officials report that Russian military losses have exceeded 141,500 since the start of 2026.
- ▪Russia is struggling to recruit enough soldiers, with current enlistment rates falling short of daily losses.
- ▪Ukraine has increased its long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities, significantly impacting Russia's oil production and revenue.
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News|Russia-Ukraine warRussia ‘looking for new soldiers’; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026Top Ukrainian officials claim Moscow’s woes are growing as independent estimates suggest Russia’s economy is faltering.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA woman reacts as she stands holding a dog at the site of an apartment building damaged during a Russian missile attack in Dnipro on May 18, 2026 [Reuters]By John T PsaropoulosPublished On 22 May 202622 May 2026Russia’s attempts at escalation via Belarus, where it has delivered more nuclear weapons and held highly publicised joint war games, come as its ground war falters in Ukraine.Ukrainian commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskii told…
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