**Russia‘s Heavy Losses in Ukraine**
Russia has lost 887,620 troops in Ukraine since the invasion began on February 24, 2022. This number includes 1,300 casualties over just one day.
In addition to human losses, Russia has also lost a significant amount of military equipment and vehicles. These include:
* 10,303 tanks
* 21,423 armored fighting vehicles
* 40,205 vehicles and fuel tanks
* 24,346 artillery systems
* 1,313 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1,103 air defense systems
* 370 airplanes
* 331 helicopters
* 28,801 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* 1 submarine
**Key Talks Ahead**
A Ukrainian delegation is in Jeddah to meet U.S. officials and discuss how to end the war in Ukraine. The talks are expected to take place on March 11.
Russia’s air defenses allegedly shot down 69 Ukrainian drones over Moscow overnight, which may be one of the most extensive strikes against Russia’s capital during the full-scale war.
**Other Developments**
There are ongoing diplomatic and military talks between the U.K. and France to outline the structure and responsibilities of a proposed peacekeeping force.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that mutual concessions would be key to any diplomatic resolution.
Russia made a breakthrough south of the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha in Kursk Oblast, potentially threatening some Ukrainian positions.
The Ukrainian delegation is also expected to insist on the release of prisoners and sign an agreement on mineral resources.
**Easing Price Ceiling on Russian Oil**
Easing the price ceiling on Russian oil is allegedly one option being considered under consideration.