Recent investigations by journalists from Mediázona and BBC have identified the names of nearly 98,000 Russian soldiers who have died in the ongoing conflict, with the official count standing at 97,994. This figure represents only those individuals whose identities have been confirmed through open sources, indicating that the actual number of casualties is likely much higher. The staggering toll of war is not just a statistic; it reflects the profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and their families. It is time to confront this reality and take responsibility for the consequences that war brings.

In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia has launched mass attacks on Ukraine, just hours before a scheduled meeting between Ukrainian and American delegations in Saudi Arabia. Under orders from President Vladimir Putin, more than a hundred drones and a ballistic missile, "Iskander-M," targeted various regions in Ukraine. Reports from the Ukrainian Armed Forces indicate that while a majority of the drones were intercepted, some still managed to reach their destinations. The regions of Donetsk, Kharkiv, Sumy, and Odessa are currently engulfed in flames, with large-scale fires reported in Odessa, where fuel storage tanks are ablaze. Additionally, residential buildings and a warehouse containing children's toys have been struck in the attacks.

Peking je izrazio oštar stav protiv mirnih pregovora koji ne uključuju Ukrajinu i Evropsku uniju. Kineski diplomat Lu Šej je naglasio da mirno rešenje ne može biti definisano isključivo od strane Sjedinjenih Američkih Država i Rusije. On je pozvao evropske prijatelje da preispitaju svoje stavove i uporede politiku Trampove administracije sa pristupom kineske vlade. Lu Šej je istakao da različita rešenja treba biti predmet ravnopravne diskusije, umesto da budu nametnuta od strane nekih izabranih. Takođe, nagovestio je da je Kina pouzdaniji partner od SAD, kritikujući Trampovu politiku. Ovaj stav ukazuje na to da Peking pokušava da preuzme ulogu koju Vašington ostavlja na globalnoj sceni.

In a recent address, Vladimir Putin expressed his unwavering commitment to his plans for Russia, stating that he has no intention of yielding to external pressures. Speaking before the widows of war participants, he emphasized the necessity of choosing a form of peace that satisfies the nation and ensures long-term stability. Putin declared that Russia seeks no one's possessions but will not relinquish its own. He highlighted the need for options that would facilitate stable development in an environment of peace and security for the country.