Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
Russia’s 1.2 million casualties in Ukraine dwarf all its conflicts since World War II, report says
https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/28/europe/russia-ukraine-casualties-csis-report-intl-hnk-ml
Publish Date: 2026-01-28 00:38:00
Source Domain: www.cnn.com
- Since its invasion of Ukraine almost four years ago, Russia has sustained significant military losses, with over 1.2 million troops reported dead, wounded, or missing.
- In terms of territorial gains, Russia has only increased its control over Ukrainian land by 12% since 2022, a minimal increase considering the scale of the conflict.
- Contrary to some claims, including those from former US President Donald Trump, Ukraine has shown significant defensive advantages, utilizing a “defense-in-depth” strategy that has thwarted Russia’s significant advances.
- The report highlights that over the last few years, Russia’s daily territorial gains are measured in yards rather than kilometers, reflecting the sluggish progress of their military campaigns.
- The war has severely impacted Russia’s economy, pushing it down the ranks of global economic powers, marked by declining manufacturing, weak consumer demand, and lack of capital formation.
- Russia is also falling behind in high-tech advancement, ranking 28th out of 36 countries for artificial intelligence in a Stanford University ranking.
- Despite these setbacks, the report concludes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is unlikely to settle for a peace agreement without significant additional Western economic and military pressure.
