Russia’s War in Ukraine: 907,220 Troops Lost Since February 24
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, Ukraine’s Armed Forces have reported that Russia has lost 907,220 troops. This number includes 1,280 casualties suffered by Russian forces over just one day.
Russia has also lost significant equipment in the war. The numbers include:
* 10,430 tanks
* 21,685 armored fighting vehicles
* 41,901 vehicles and fuel tanks
* 25,207 artillery systems
* 1,341 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1,117 air defense systems
* 370 airplanes
* 335 helicopters
* 30,818 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* One submarine
Ukraine May Not Want to Stop Fighting
An unclassified U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that Ukraine may see a greater incentive to prolong the war instead of settling for an unfavorable peace deal.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of manipulating and distorting agreements. He said, “We see how the Russians have already started to manipulate. They are already trying to distort the agreements and actually deceive our mediators and the whole world.”
U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States is considering lifting additional sanctions on Russia in order to secure a Black Sea ceasefire agreement.
Russia Denies Transfer of Nuclear Plant
The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is a Russian facility and cannot be transferred to Ukraine or any other country.
Ukraine’s National Guard Spokesperson Speaks Out
Mykola Koval, spokesperson for the Chervona Kalyna brigade of Ukraine’s National Guard, said, “Recently, they (Russian soldiers) have become more active. We have successfully repelled the assaults, we are holding the line, but the enemy is trying to break through our defense line and reach our positions and gain a foothold in some positions daily.”
U.S. and Russia Discuss Ceasefire Agreement
The U.S. and Russia are discussing a ceasefire agreement for the Black Sea. The Kremlin has said that this would come into effect after the West lifts sanctions against Russia’s Rosselkhozbank and other financial organizations involved in supporting international food trade operations.
A ceasefire agreement on energy infrastructure between Ukraine and Russia has been agreed upon by all parties. The U.S. has vowed to help restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and enhance access to ports and payment systems for such transactions.
The situation remains tense with a devastating missile attack against the northeastern city of Sumy on March 24.