Russia’s Military Losses in Ukraine Revealed
The General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces reported that Russia has lost 751,910 troops since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. This includes 1,300 casualties suffered just over the past day.
Heavy Losses for Russia
In addition to human losses, Russia has also lost significant equipment and vehicles. These include:
* 9,514 tanks
* 19,535 armored fighting vehicles
* 30,948 vehicles and fuel tanks
* 21,055 artillery systems
* 1,253 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1022 air defense systems
* 369 airplanes
* 329 helicopters
* 20,042 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* 1 submarine
New Arctic Strategy Unveiled by Canada
Canada has unveiled a renewed Arctic strategy to bolster regional security in response to growing threats from Russia.
Attacks on Ukrainian Cities
Russian forces have attacked several Ukrainian cities, including Kryvyi Rih, where two people were killed and 17 injured. The death toll rose to three when rescuers recovered another body from the rubble.
International Reactions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed confidence in reaching an agreement with US President-elect Donald Trump on a joint strategy for Ukraine. The European Union has failed to approve its 15th sanctions package on Russia, which included an extension for Czechia to import Russian oil products through Slovakia.
Belarus and Romania Take Stands
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to deploy Oreshnik missile systems in Belarus, a weapon Russia recently used to strike Ukraine. The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election, which had been led by anti-NATO, pro-Russian independent candidate Calin Georgescu.
China’s Ties with Russia Strengthen
China has strengthened its ties with Russia since the beginning of its full-scale war against Ukraine. However, Beijing has denied allegations of aiding Russia’s war effort.