Zelensky: Nearly 700,000 Russian Soldiers Killed Since Full-Scale Invasion

Zelensky Reveals New Casualty Figures in Fox News Interview

According to 5 канал: During an interview with Fox News, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has lost close to 700,000 military personnel killed since the start of its full-scale invasion. He put Moscow's overall losses, including wounded, at 1.6 million. Zelensky also acknowledged Ukraine's own toll, reporting roughly 50,000 soldiers killed and about 400,000 wounded. He explained that Kyiv withholds exact figures for operational security reasons.

Momentum, Defense Support, and the Meaning of Victory

The president argued that Russia does not currently hold the strategic upper hand in the conflict. He stressed that ongoing support for Ukraine's military is vital, framing victory in terms of national survival.

“Victory means not losing our country or our independence. From that standpoint, we are winning. But looking at the real battlefield situation, it matters that Russia does not hold the initiative. We are not losing, and they are not winning,”

Zelensky stated.

He also met with senior commanders to review frontline conditions, counter Russian ballistic strikes, coordinate supplies of air-defense missiles, and plan further operations against Russian forces in temporarily occupied areas. These steps are part of Kyiv's broader response to Russian aggression and its efforts to protect national security.

Zelensky's remarks come against the backdrop of a war that has ground on since 2022. They underline how indispensable international military and humanitarian aid remains for Ukraine's ability to hold the line and maintain regional stability. With heavy losses on both sides, the battlefield remains volatile, and any shift in momentum could significantly reshape the course of the conflict.

As the conflict continues to escalate, President Zelensky has highlighted concerns about Russia's potential for broader mobilization and the absence of a peace agenda. This situation raises critical questions about the future of the war and Ukraine's ongoing defense strategies. For a deeper understanding of these developments, you can read more about Russia's military preparations and lack of peace initiatives.