**Russia Loses Thousands of Troops in Ukraine**
Since February 24, 2022, Russia has lost a huge number of troops in Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Russia has lost 918,180 troops since the start of its full-scale invasion.
The latest report from the General Staff of Ukraine’s Armed Forces also shows that Russia has suffered significant losses in equipment and technology. These include:
* 10,515 tanks
* 21,880 armored fighting vehicles
* 42,687 vehicles and fuel tanks
* 25,576 artillery systems
* 1,347 multiple launch rocket systems
* 1,123 air defense systems
* 370 airplanes
* 335 helicopters
* 31,505 drones
* 28 ships and boats
* One submarine
**European Union Supports Ukraine**
The European Union has launched a program worth €16.7 million to support Ukraine’s preparation for EU membership.
Latvia will also provide 1,500 combat drones to Ukraine, said the country‘s Defense Minister Andris Spruds.
**US Senate Backs Ukraine**
The US Senate views Russia as the aggressor in the conflict and demands an end to the war. This view is not shared by all countries, however.
Russia has responded saying it cannot accept US proposals for a ceasefire “as they are now.”