Zelenskyy cites 1.6 million Russian casualties in Fox News interview

In a Fox News interview on July 31, Zelenskyy stated that Russia has suffered about 1.6 million military casualties, including around 700,000 dead, while Ukraine has lost at least 50,000 service members and about 400,000 wounded. He argued Russia lacks battlefield initiative and has not achieved decisive gains despite heavy losses, and he noted Moscow plans to deploy up to 30,000 North Korean troops and acquire new ballistic missile launchers. The piece also references Putin expanding Russia’s military strength and mobilization amid the ongoing war.