New assessments estimate nearly 500,000 Russian servicemembers have been killed since 2022, the highest government estimate to date, highlighting severe battlefield losses and pressure on Russia’s military capacity and domestic politics. Zelenskyy's allegation that Russia is abducting and training Ukrainian children adds a human-rights dimension to the conflict, suggesting alleged abuses against civilians even as combat losses mount. The casualty figure alone does not indicate an imminent or stable peace.
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