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Russia’s losses rise as Ukraine regains ground and logistics war intensifies
world5 days ago

Russia’s losses rise as Ukraine regains ground and logistics war intensifies

U.S. DIA and ISW assessments suggest Russia is losing ground and slowing its advance in 2026, with Ukraine claiming about 400 sq km retaken near Dnipro. Kyiv cites high Russian casualties this year and credits its drone/artillery strategy and a ‘Logistical Lockdown’ to disrupt Russian logistics. Russia’s finances appear strained as it sells gold reserves, while Western support grows, including Sweden’s pledge of 16 Gripen jets to Kyiv.

via Al Jazeera|
#casualties#drones#logistics
Ukraine War by the Numbers: Four Years In, Costs Mount
world3 months ago

Ukraine War by the Numbers: Four Years In, Costs Mount

Four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the war shows little sign of ending, with massive casualties, widespread displacement, and only modest battlefield gains. CSIS estimates up to 1.8 million military casualties across both sides (Russia ~1.2 million; Ukraine ~500,000–600,000). Civilian tolls include about 15,000 dead and more than 40,000 injured, with 2,514 civilian deaths in 2025 alone. About 5.9 million Ukrainians have fled abroad and millions more are displaced internally; Russia occupies roughly 19.4% of Ukrainian land, up from about 7% before the invasion. Foreign military aid to Kyiv fell ~13% in 2025 versus the 2022–24 average, though Europe stepped up while U.S. weapons funding waned. Health-care facilities have been hit in 2,881 attacks. The data underscore a grinding conflict with heavy costs and uncertain prospects for a breakthrough.

via PBS|
#casualties#foreign-aid#healthcare-attacks
Zelenskyy Proposes New Peace Plan and Seeks Trump Talks on Ukraine Territory
world5 months ago

Zelenskyy Proposes New Peace Plan and Seeks Trump Talks on Ukraine Territory

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is seeking a high-level meeting with US President Trump to discuss a new peace plan, which has made progress but still faces disagreements over territorial control in eastern Ukraine, particularly in Donbas, amid ongoing negotiations involving security guarantees and potential economic zones. The plan also includes Ukraine's EU membership and reconstruction funds.

via Al Jazeera|
#peace-plan#territorial-control#ukraine
Russia and Ukraine Near Peace Deal, Deputy Foreign Minister Reports
world5 months ago

Russia and Ukraine Near Peace Deal, Deputy Foreign Minister Reports

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov indicated that Russia and Ukraine are close to reaching a diplomatic agreement, with most issues resolved, but key demands like control of Crimea and other territories, as well as NATO troop presence, remain sticking points. Both sides are working with US mediators to secure peace, though Russia remains firm on territorial and security demands.

via ABC News|
#nato#peace-deal#russia
Russia Seizes Two Villages in Dnipropetrovsk Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict
world9 months ago

Russia Seizes Two Villages in Dnipropetrovsk Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Russian forces reportedly captured the villages of Zaporizke and Novoheorhiivka in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast for the first time, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict, though Ukrainian authorities deny the occupation and claim to still control the areas. The situation remains tense with ongoing fighting and Russian attempts to establish a buffer zone in the region.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#dnipropetrovsk#military-conflict#russia
"Global Impact of Myanmar's Weakening Military Control and Ethnic Autonomy"
international-affairs2 years ago

"Global Impact of Myanmar's Weakening Military Control and Ethnic Autonomy"

The Myanmar military is rapidly losing control of the country's periphery to ethnic armed groups, leading to significant territorial and political losses. Despite these setbacks, the military is not on the brink of collapse, but its leadership, particularly Commander-in-Chief Min Aung Hlaing, faces mounting criticism. Ethnic groups are consolidating control over their homelands, creating autonomous statelets, while the central regime clings to power through brutal air attacks. Myanmar's fragmentation appears inevitable, necessitating a shift in how international actors engage with the country's emerging subnational administrations.

via Crisis Group|
#ethnic-armed-groups#international-affairs#military-coup
"Assessing the Potential Outcome of Ukraine's Conflict with Russia"
international-relations-conflict2 years ago

"Assessing the Potential Outcome of Ukraine's Conflict with Russia"

With a $60 billion US aid bill blocked, Ukraine's battle against the Russian invasion is becoming increasingly desperate, with its military running critically short of artillery and ammunition. Analysts believe that a Ukrainian defeat could take the form of total destruction, loss of territories, or a campaign against NATO. The release of the aid package could provide a glimmer of hope, but the situation remains precarious as Ukraine's European allies are urged to step up support.

via Business Insider|
#international-relations-conflict#military-aid#nato