Trump claims Russia has lost nearly 14 times more soldiers than Ukraine in 2025
Russia has lost over 112,500 soldiers since the start of 2025.
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BBC: At least 245 18-year-old Russians killed in war against Ukraine since April 2023
Vladimir Putin's assurance that no 18-year-olds would fight in Ukraine has been contradicted by a BBC investigation documenting 245 deaths of teenage contract soldiers since Russia eased enlistment rules in April 2023.
Russia reportedly hides its own war dead in Ukraine’s body swaps
Kyiv says Moscow is slipping its own soldiers into exchanges meant for fallen Ukrainians, complete with uniforms, dog tags, and ID papers, possibly to dodge compensation to Russian families.
WP: Trump softens on Putin as Russian battlefield edge declines
The Kremlin faces military strain, yet Trump appears reluctant to escalate pressure.
Indonesia denies Russia’s request for military aircraft base amid regional concerns
Indonesia's refusal to host Russian military aircraft comes despite the country's recent entry into BRICS and President Subianto's August 2024 meeting with Russian President Putin.
Baltic nations concerned Ukraine ceasefire would increase Russian threat to them
Baltic defense ministers warn Moscow plans to rearm and redeploy forces northward after a Ukraine ceasefire, heightening security risks for NATO's northeastern border.
As US refuses to defend Europe, Russia’s military budget now bigger than Europe’s altogether
With the US scaling back NATO commitments, the IISS reports Russian defense spending has surged to $462 billion, surpassing Europe’s and leaving it vulnerable to the Kremlin’s growing military might.
Russian military deploys injured troops in “crutch battalions,” highlighting manpower crisis
Russia has begun deploying soldiers on crutches and other walking wounded to front-line combat operations near Pokrovsk, according to verified drone footage.
ISW: Russian security officials urge Putin to escalate war in Ukraine
Sources within the Russian presidential administration report growing elite frustration over insufficient resources for the war in Ukraine, which led to high casualties for limited territorial gains
ISW: Russia loses 53 troops per km² of captured territory this fall
Russian offensives in November 2024 caused record casualties, with 45,690 losses and a daily average of 1,523 personnel, per UK reports.
UK intel: Russia suffers unprecedented 45,680 casualties in November
As Russian forces push their winter offensive across multiple Ukrainian fronts, the human toll is reaching staggering heights.
UK intel: Soviet-era stockpiles sustain Russia’s war machine despite massive losses
The loss of over 700,000 personnel and 3,500 main battle tanks has forced a shift to basic battlefield tactics and undermined Russia's force quality.
Nearly 580,000 Russian soldiers fighting against Ukraine
This figure represents one of the largest military operations as of yet in the 21st Century, and signals Moscow's determination to maintain its aggressive posture in the region.
Russia repurposes nuclear forces personnel as infantry amid manpower shortages
A Russian infantry regiment formed from Strategic Missile Forces personnel is now fighting in Kursk Oblast.
Does Russia face military collapse by 2026? Inside Ukraine’s strategic assessment
As tank reserves deplete and production stalls, intelligence analysis points to a critical deadline for Russia's war effort. Yet Putin's ability to sustain low-intensity conflict challenges this timeline
Meet “Russian disease,” the centuries-old corruption plaguing Ukraine invasion
From expired rations to sunken flagships, it echoes historical defeats, transforming Putin's "three-day" campaign into a prolonged struggle against not just Ukraine, but Russia's own systemic rot.
Nato commander warns of strengthened Russian military post Russo-Ukraine war
The Russian military is actively learning and improving from its experiences in Ukraine despite losses, according to NATO's highest-ranking general in Europe.
ISW: Russia’s ability to sustain prolonged offensive operations in question
Russia faces medium to long-term constraints in force generation and military-industrial production, undermining Russia's ability to overwhelm Ukraine through attrition.
Russian KABs have received an upgrade, increasing range and improving flight correction
Russia has upgraded its Universal Planning and Correction Module (UMPC) system. This enhancement to the UMPC, which converts conventional free-fall bombs into guided glide bombs, potentially increases the range and effectiveness of Russian aerial strikes.
Russian Armed Forces receive new BMP-3 and BMD-4M vehicles
The Russian Armed Forces have received a batch of new BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles and BMD-4M airborne fighting vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with additional protection kits to guard against drone attacks and cumulative ammunition damage.