Russia’s war losses

Ukraine puts Russia’s 2026 troop losses above 300,000

Since the start of 2026, the Russian military has lost 301,030 troops killed and wounded, Ukraine’s General Staff reported.

15 September, 01:00 PM

Russia could need 30 years to seize Donbas as Putin’s victory pitch falters

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin tried to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that Russian forces were heading toward an “inevitable victory” in Ukraine, arguing that Kyiv should cede all of Donbas to Russia, NYT reported on May 10.

11 May, 12:33 PM

ISW: Ukraine’s battlefield gains leave Putin without Victory Day boasts

The scaled-back Moscow parade on May 9 showed mounting pressure on Russia in the fifth year of the war, while Ukraine’s battlefield gains left dictator Vladimir Putin unable to cite any Russian operational achievements during the celebrations, the Institute for the Study of War said.

10 May, 06:41 PM

Swedish minister denounces May 9 event

Sweden's government has expressed concern over a planned pro-Russian car rally in Stockholm on May 9, organized to mark Russia’s so-called Victory Day. The Swedish newspaper Expressen and Migration Minister Johan Forssell reported the development on May 4 via social media and national outlets.

4 May 2025, 01:00 PM

Russia’s war losses