Russian dictator Vladimir Putin wanted to demonstrate strength in Ukraine. However, in the fifth year of the war, pressure on him is growing. His army loses tens of thousands of soldiers every month, the offensive is stalling, territories are being lost for the first time \u2013 and Ukraine's response is now affecting Moscow as well. This is stated in a BILD report, UNN reports.<\/p>\n
It is noted that the war of attrition is becoming a problem for Putin on three fronts.<\/p>\n
\nRussia is currently losing about 35,000 soldiers per month, including killed and wounded. … From the beginning of the war until the end of 2025, about 352,000 Russian soldiers have died. The names of about 217,800 of them are known. If the wounded are taken into account, total losses reach up to 1.5 million people. This corresponds to approximately three percent of the male population of conscription age (from 18 to 59 years) before the start of the war. Although the Kremlin still manages to compensate for losses with new recruits, the invasion army is no longer growing<\/p>\n
– the publication points out.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Also, for the first time since October 2023, Russia is losing territory. In particular, military analysts report small but constant losses of occupied territories by the Russian Federation on the front.<\/p>\n
\nAn alarming fact: since the beginning of the year, the Russian army has been able to capture only about 220 square kilometers \u2013 0.04 percent of Ukraine's territory. In contrast, Ukraine has reclaimed 189 square kilometers in recent months. This is a record that Putin can hardly justify, given the many killed and wounded Russians<\/p>\n
– the authors write.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
In turn, security expert Christian M\u00f6lling claims: whether Ukraine can hold these territories remains to be seen; the situation could change relatively quickly.<\/p>\n
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According to him, the war is increasingly reaching Russian territory: Ukrainian drones are now regularly attacking oil refineries, military facilities, and infrastructure deep in the country's rear \u2013 even in the "Greater Moscow" area, there were fatalities after one of the largest attacks since the start of the war, when over 600 drones were intercepted, and for many Russians, the war is becoming a direct reality for the first time.<\/p>\n
\nThis is a significant psychological factor. Moscow is crucial for Putin's stability<\/p>\n
– says M\u00f6lling.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Some observers believe that if Putin fails to find an answer to the stalled offensive and the attacks on his own territory by summer, it could be a turning point in the war. But M\u00f6lling advises against going that far.<\/p>\n
\nA turning point sounds like something out of an adventure movie. But I believe it will remain a war of attrition; progress will only be gradual<\/p>\n
– the expert predicts.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He believes that for the Kremlin, "there is no peace in the Western sense, only the preservation and expansion of power."<\/p>\n
Recall<\/h2>\n
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov once again stated that Russia is ready to resume dialogue with Europe.<\/p>\n
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