Zelensky called the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces – 43 thousand dead. Only Russia is responsible for the war, and how Putin's propaganda hides the real state of affairs

On December 8, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that since the start of a full-scale war, Ukraine has lost 43 thousand military personnel killed.

He also clarified that it was 370 thousand cases of providing assistance to the wounded were recorded, of which 50% of soldiers returned to duty.

According to the president, Ukraine significantly surpasses Russia in the quality of front-line medicine, which makes it possible to reduce the number of irreversible losses. Zelensky also claims that Russia's losses amount to more than 750 thousand people, of which 198 thousand were killed.

“Russia is losing people on the battlefield at a ratio of 5 to 1. So they are trying to capture more territory until the pressure of the world on them becomes unbearable,” – Zelensky noted.

Russia is an aggressor: who is responsible for 43 thousand dead Ukrainians?

The origins of the war: how Russia began its aggression

Russia launched a war against Ukraine in 2014 with the annexation of Crimea, but a full-scale invasion began on February 24, 2022. The aggression was accompanied by massive destruction, a humanitarian catastrophe and numerous casualties among Ukrainians.

The main reason for the war is Russia’s imperial ambitions and an attempt to return Ukraine under its control. Putin uses historical myths and propaganda to claim that Ukraine should be part of the “Russian world.”

“Russia not only attacked us, but is also trying to destroy everything connected with our independence, culture and future,” – said Vladimir Zelensky.

Russia traditionally hides its real losses, which has been repeatedly confirmed:

• Bucha and Irpen: The Russian army tried to cover up its crimes by denying massacres.
• Mariupol: data on thousands of killed civilians was confirmed by an independent expert.
• Kremlin propaganda: Russian media claim “minimal” losses, although Western sources, e.g. The Economist And Wall Street Journalconfirm the death of more than 100 thousand Russian soldiers.

Russia as an aggressor country: responsibility for lives

The Kremlin bears full responsibility for all victims of the war. It was Russia that invaded Ukraine, shelling peaceful cities and creating humanitarian disasters.

“Russia kills not only Ukrainians, but also its own soldiers, sending them into battle without proper training and medical care,” – Zelensky noted.

It is important to emphasize that in the Putin regime the lives of Russian citizens are also not valued. Recruit soldiers are used to “plug holes” in the defense, and data on losses is hidden even from the families of the victims.

How Putin's propaganda works

Russian propaganda actively uses lies to justify aggression:

1. The myth of “Nazis in Ukraine”: This lie has been exposed many times.
2. Hiding your losses: in Russia, journalists who try to reveal the truth are criminally prosecuted.
3. An attempt to discredit Ukraine in the international arena: dissemination of fakes about “biological laboratories” and other fictitious threats.

Western estimates: figures in context

Despite Zelensky’s statements, data on Ukrainian Armed Forces’ losses remains contradictory. For example:

• The Wall Street Journal claims that the number of dead Ukrainian soldiers reaches 80 thousand, and the number of wounded – 400 thousand.
• The Economist estimates the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the range from 60 to 100 thousand dead and about 400 thousand wounded.
• New York Times refers to American officials, according to whom Ukraine lost about 57 thousand people.

The scattering of numbers makes an accurate assessment impossible. Often the differences are explained by the calculation methodology: some take into account only confirmed losses, while others add missing ones.

How does Trump estimate the losses?

Former and future US President Donald Trump said on his social network Truth Social that Ukraine lost 400 thousand troops, and Russia – 600 thousand. These data significantly exceed official estimates of Ukrainian and Western experts.

“Too many lives have been lost in vain. It is necessary to immediately cease fire and begin negotiations,” – Trump wrote.

Russia's losses: how are they assessed?

Ukrainian and Western sources claim that Russian losses are much higher:

Why is the data different?

The main reason for the discrepancies is the different approach to calculating losses. For example:

1. Ukrainian official data: Rely on verified reports and evidence.
2. Western media: uses intelligence data and open sources.
3. Russian side: Understates its losses by not publishing data.

Impact on Israeli audiences

For Israel, where many closely follow the war in Ukraine, these data are of particular importance. As noted by “NAnovosti – Israel News“, the actual number of casualties reflects the scale of the war and its impact on international relations, including Israel’s position.

The situation also raises questions about support for Ukraine, given Zelensky's Jewish heritage and the historical ties between the Jewish and Ukrainian peoples. Israel, facing threats from Iran and Hamas, can learn from Ukraine's experience in managing crises and protecting its population.

Conclusion: who to believe?

The parties' exact losses remain a matter of debate. The Ukrainian and Western sides agree that Russia is suffering much greater losses. However, differences in assessments make us think about the complexity of the war and its perception.

The Israeli audience, reading materials on NAnews – Israel News, receives not only information about events, but also the opportunity to assess their impact on Israel and the world order.

Russia started this war and is responsible for all its victims.

Putin's propaganda continues to lie, but the truth finds its way. As Zelensky emphasizes, Ukraine is fighting not only for its survival, but also for a world where aggression will not take place.

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