Russia ‘looking for new soldiers’; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026
Ukraine says Russia’s ground war is faltering, with 83,000 irreversible losses since 2026 began. Recruitment can’t keep up, so bonuses are up to 100% higher in some regions. Ukraine is hitting Russian oil and military sites deep inside Russia, cutting refining capacity and slashing oil revenues. Russia is also pushing Belarus to open a new front and running nuclear exercises, while Ukraine warns of consequences if Belarus joins.
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