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The most reliable sources, BBC Russian Service and Mediazona, have recently verified 90,000 confirmed Russian fatalities. They estimate the actual number of Russian KIA (Killed in Action) to be between 138,500 and 200,000,
Bladel said
I'm interested primarily from the standpoint of death. We're losing all those soldiers and they're not American soldiers, they're Ukrainian and Russian soldiers, but you're probably talking about a million and a half I think,
he added
Our assessments further indicate there have been over 750,000 Russian casualties since the beginning of the full-scale invasion with the grim milestone of one million Russians dead and wounded likely to be reached within approximately six months."
In December 2024, the U.K. Minister for the Armed Forces, Luke Pollard MP, told the U.K. Parliament's House of CommonsThere’s a gentleman from Russia. His name is Kirill, and he had a lot to do with this. He was important. He was an important interlocutor, bridging the two sides,
Witkoff told CNN on Wednesday
Talks with Russians in Munich are not expected."
Ukrainian communications adviser, Dmytro Lytvyn, responding to Trump's invite said in statement
Once again, we approach this trigger with caution. Even in the best-case scenario, it will be a difficult road with its ups and corrections, requiring attention from investors."
Sofya Donets from T-Bank said of the Russian stock surge, per ReutersThe moment investors have been waiting for has arrived. The next step towards easing geopolitical tensions."
Reuters reported on Thursday that Sinara brokerage analysts said
Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity are unconditional,
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday night
I also warned world leaders against trusting Putin’s claims of readiness to end the war,
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We, of course, understand that our main counterpart in this process is Washington,
Peskov said, according to Russian state mediaIt’s an interesting question,
Trump replied, before suggesting that Ukraine choseOne way or another, of course, Ukraine will take part in the negotiations. Of course, there will be a bilateral Russian-American track of this dialogue and a track that will, of course, be linked to Ukraine's engagement,
he added
A strategically advantageous marriage to a close associate of Putin's daughter propelled him into a dazzling career trajectory."
The Insider described Dmitriev's rise as being fueled by personal ties, statingWitkoff was referring to Kirill Dmitriev."
She said in a post shortly afterAll issues related to security on the European continent, especially in those aspects that concern our country... should be discussed comprehensively, and we expect that to be the case,
Peskov said
The process will move quickly. They will need to wait for initial proposals before finalizing the location and timing,
Peskov saidThe previous US administration held the view that everything should be done to keep the war going. The current administration, as far as we understand, is of the opinion that everything should be done to stop the war and to bring peace. We are much more impressed with the current administration position. We are open to dialogue,
Putin's spokesman saidThere are many topics on the agenda, briefly outlined during yesterday's phone call, but it is too early to discuss any deadlines as work is only just beginning,
Peskov saidThere is a political will which was emphasized during yesterday's conversation to conduct a dialogue in search of a settlement,
Peskov said
They're having a meeting in Munich tomorrow. Russia's going to be there with our people. Ukraine is also invited by the way. Not sure exactly who's going to be there from any country, but high level people from Russia, from Ukraine and from the United States,
Trump told reporters