
Over 200,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine, BBC Investigation Confirms
A joint investigation by Mediazone and the BBC has confirmed that at least 200,000 Russian soldiers have been killed in Ukraine, with the actual number potentially twice as high and the burden of the war disproportionately affecting poorer regions.

On this day: Cassius Clay (later Muhammad Ali) became world heavyweight boxing champion for the first time in 1964
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on February 25: 1921 – Russian soldiers capture Tbilisi and declare the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. 1948 – In Czechoslovakia, President

Worlddnevnik-bgiefimeridanaftemporiki+1meduza1d ago4 sources Four years, 200,000 confirmed dead, yet major cities remain ‘largely untouched.’ Mediazona and BBC Russian analyze Russia’s military losses on the full-scale invasion anniversary.
Mediazona and BBC News Russian have identified more than 200,000 Russian soldiers killed in Ukraine, the outlets reported on February 24, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.

Worldukrainska-pravdaukrinform1d ago2 sources Russian Military Pays Bonuses for FPV Drone Strikes on Ukrainian Troops
Certain units of the Russian army have reportedly received cash bonuses for February for successful FPV drone strikes against Ukrainian servicemen in the Huliaipole sector.

Worlddnevnik-bgnewsbeast1d ago2 sources Russian Soldiers Allege Brutality, Executions, and Torture in Ukraine
Four Russian soldiers have revealed alleged horrors and brutality within the Russian military on the Ukrainian front, with two telling the BBC they witnessed colleagues being executed on the spot for refusing orders.

WorldBBCdelfi-lt1d ago2 sources 'Anyone who runs is shot': Watch Russian soldiers describe killings of troops who refuse orders
The men, who are on the run, told of the horrors they witnessed on the Russian side of the front lines in Ukraine.

Medvedev Calls Kaja Kallas a 'Blonde Rat'
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president, commented on EU High Representative Kaja Kallas's announcements regarding measures against Russian soldiers, referring to her as a 'blonde rat'.

Ukrainian women speak out about wartime sexual violence
Hundreds of Ukrainian women have reported sexual violence by Russian soldiers during the four years of war, with many remaining silent due to stigma and fear.
The village where Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 12 minutes - The Times
The village where Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 12 minutes The Times

Ukrainian Women Recount Sexual Violence by Russian Soldiers
Ukrainian women are sharing their harrowing experiences of sexual violence at the hands of Russian soldiers, shedding light on the atrocities committed during the conflict.

Worldukrainska-pravda12h ago Ukraine's Special Operations Forces destroy group of Russian troops and rescue Ukrainian soldier on Pokrovsk front – video
Operators of the 3rd Regiment of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) have destroyed a group of Russian soldiers and rescued a serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the Pokrovsk front.

Russian Soldiers Allege Torture, Execution For Refusing Orders In Ukraine War
The men, currently on the run, recounted being tortured after declining to join assaults they believed were close to suicide missions.

Russian Soldiers Detail Horrors on Ukraine Frontline to BBC
Several Russian soldiers have spoken to the BBC, revealing horrific conditions on the front lines in Ukraine, including commanders ordering executions of their comrades.

WorldThe Independent1d ago Russians describe senior officers ordering brutal execution of fellow soldiers
Russian soldiers told how they witnessed their comrades being killed at point-blank range on the order of senior commanders for refusing to be thrown into ‘meat storms’ missions in Ukraine

Russian soldiers share harrowing testimonies from Ukrainian front lines
Four Russian soldiers have revealed the horrific and brutal conditions on their side of the front lines in Ukraine, describing intense combat and casualties.

Russian Soldiers Detail Torture for Refusing 'Meat Storm' Assaults
A documentary reveals Russian soldiers describing being tortured for refusing to participate in what they call 'meat storm' assaults, which they consider suicidal missions.

Russian soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

EU to Limit Russian Diplomatic Staff and Bar Entry to Former Soldiers
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, announced plans to limit Russia's diplomatic mission to 40 staff members and prevent former Russian military personnel from entering the Schengen area.
The village where Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 12 minutes - The Times
The village where Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 12 minutes The Times

TechnologyReutersbloombergMoscow Times+1Rappler6d ago4 sources Telegram Denies Russian Claims of Compromised Encryption
Telegram has refuted allegations from Russia that its encryption has been compromised, calling the claims a 'deliberate fabrication' intended to justify outlawing the messaging app.

"The commander ordered me to urinate on myself" – Russian soldiers tell BBC about their own torture and executions in Ukraine
Many are trying to escape Russia's tactic, dubbed the "meat grinder." According to media sources, over 200,000 Russian soldiers have died in Russia's war of aggression.

Western analysts say Russia is losing 50,000 soldiers a month. A Meduza investigation suggests those estimates are based on manipulated data.
Given the battlefield stalemate in Ukraine, Kyiv’s best remaining hope is attrition — inflicting losses on the Russian army heavy enough to persuade the Kremlin that continuing the war is pointless. In recent weeks, Ukrainian politicians and military commanders have been explicit about this goal. President Zelensky has even put a number on it: 50,000 Russian soldiers killed per month. At first glance, the data seem to suggest that Ukraine is closing in on that target: obituary databases and o...

Worldn1-serbiaindian-express1d ago2 sources Russian Soldiers Allege Commanders Ordered Executions of Fellow Troops
As the Ukraine war enters its fifth year, a report claims that Russian soldiers have accused their commanders of ordering the executions of fellow troops.

Worlddigi24index-hr1d ago2 sources The village where Russian soldiers have a life expectancy of 12 minutes: the battle for Stepnohirsk could change the course of the war
There are only nine tall buildings in the Ukrainian village of Stepnohirsk, but the battle inside them could change the course of the war, writes Tucker at the beginning of his report. It was once a quiet settlement.

Worlddigi24Yahoo1d ago2 sources “Don't shoot, I'll do anything!” Testimonies from Putin's army: Russian soldiers executed, tortured, or sent to the front without weapons (BBC)
Four Russian soldiers told the BBC that they witnessed executions ordered by commanders against their own soldiers in the context of the war in Ukraine, describing a climate of extreme violence.

Russia soldiers tell BBC they saw fellow troops executed on commanders' orders
Four men expose the horror and brutality of conditions in the Ukraine war, with two saying they saw soldiers being shot for refusing orders.

Senior Russian official claims Russian soldiers don't need visas to enter European countries
Dmitry Medvedev, former Russian president and Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, warned Schengen countries that Russian soldiers could enter Europe without visas, repeating threats made since th

Finland's President: "Ukraine is winning the war"
Russian soldiers are falling in droves, and Putin is far from achieving his strategic goals, points out Alexander Stubb, who also provides new information about Trump's son-in-law's role in the peace negotiations.

Journalists Identify Over 186,000 Russian Soldiers Killed in Ukraine
Journalists have identified 186,102 Russian soldiers who have been killed since the beginning of the full-scale war with Ukraine.