Russian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one year
Russia's military losses in Ukraine have significantly increased, with casualties reaching 145,000 this year. Despite some territorial gains, Russia's advance has slowed considerably compared to the previous year. Economic challenges are also mounting for Russia, as it struggles to finance its military efforts and has depleted much of its gold reserves.
- ▪The US Defence Intelligence Agency confirmed that Russia has lost territory it previously occupied in Ukraine.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian casualties have increased to 145,000 this year.
- ▪Russia has exceeded its entire 2026 budget deficit allowance by April and is selling gold reserves at an unprecedented pace.
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Features|Russia-Ukraine warRussian rate of losses in Ukraine almost triples in one yearTerritorially, Russia is at a standstill in 2026, assessments of its ground war reveal.ListenListen (7 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoDestroyed shops in a neighbourhood of Kyiv following a Russian missile and drone attack, May 27, 2026 [Thomas Peter/Reuters]By John T PsaropoulosPublished On 29 May 202629 May 2026Evidence of Russia’s poor performance in its war in Ukraine, both militarily and economically, has been mounting over the past week.The US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) has confirmed earlier assessments that Russia has lost territory it previously occupied in Ukraine.“Ukraine retook approximately…
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