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Russian military deaths in Ukraine have reached at least 152,142 according to BBC Russian and Mediazona.
The tally is based on open-source reports such as obituaries and court records and excludes some regions.
Regions Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, and Sverdlovsk reported the highest confirmed fatalities.
Western estimates suggest Russia’s overall losses may be higher than the verified tally.
Some estimates place total casualties near or above one million when including missing and wounded.
The Moscow Times reports continued casualties amid regional disparities in impact.
US and UK officials provided figures that corroborate significant Russian casualties.
The article references CSIS estimates of about 1 million Russian casualties overall.
The Moscow Times invites readers to support the outlet amid government labeling and restrictions.
The report emphasizes that casualty figures are subject to debate and vary by source.
The piece notes that the Donetsk and Luhansk republics are excluded from the tally.

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world20h ago

European costs could total €1.2-€1.6 trillion ($1.4-1.8 trillion) under a Russian victory, including defense spending.
A Ukrainian victory would be less costly for Europe, with rapid military aid enabling Ukraine to regain territory.
Refugee and migration pressures are a key concern in the cost estimates for a Russian victory.
The study notes Europe would bear most of the costs under either scenario, with the United States potentially stepping back.
An option to mitigate European costs could involve using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine.
Europe faces heightened defense and deterrence needs in the Baltics and Arctic in the Russian-victory scenario.
A Ukrainian victory could accelerate EU integration and refugee returns.
The study discusses a reparations loan using frozen Russian assets as a potential funding tool.
The report emphasizes a need for rapid military aid to enable Ukraine to regain momentum.
The findings come as European leaders face pressure to secure new funding for Ukraine.

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world17h ago

Ukraine has shown resilience and holds the ground after nearly four years of war, complicating any simple victory or defeat framing.
A so-called 'dirty deal' may be the least bad option if it secures Ukraine's security with acceptable concessions to Russia.
The article argues that total security or absolute victory for Ukraine is unlikely, urging realism in expectations.
American political discourse is criticized for demanding moral absolutes and delaying practical settlement.
Historical echoes from Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Kuwait are used to illustrate the consequences of resisting losses or wins.
Ukraine’s allied partners cannot guarantee total safety, even with hypothetical NATO-style commitments.
The author warns against American ‘decisive’ triumphalism and urges recognition of achievements already made by Ukraine.
Russia has suffered heavy costs and limited gains, influencing the calculus of any peace negotiations.
The piece frames peace as a strategic compromise that preserves Ukraine’s autonomy with Western support.
The article links current proposals to longer-term strategic outcomes, including deterrence against future aggression.

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Britain could offer Ukrainian forces access to ground troops for a limited period, not indefinitely.
The proposal signals a shift in Western military support while avoiding long-term troop commitments.
The plan would be time-bound, balancing Ukraine’s needs with UK political constraints.
The Times reports the possibility of a tactical reinforcement rather than a large-scale deployment.
The stance reflects ongoing Western deliberations on how to sustain aid to Ukraine.
Officials emphasise that any deployment would be limited in time and scope.
The report underscores the complexity of planning troop involvement amid geopolitical sensitivities.
Grant Shapps is referenced as a key figure in considering British military options for Ukraine.
The article frames support as a practical measure to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities.
No definitive commitment to troopers on the ground is reported; discussions focus on possible arrangements.

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