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55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

55,000 Ukrainian soldiers killed in war with Russia, Zelensky says

Summary

President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the ongoing war with Russia, which started in February 2022. Efforts led by U.S. President Donald Trump are underway to negotiate a peace deal, with recent discussions taking place in Abu Dhabi. The talks focused on territorial disputes and prisoner exchanges.

Key Facts

  • President Zelensky stated that 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died in the war with Russia.
  • The war began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 22, 2022.
  • Many people are officially missing, with over 70,000 recorded as missing, including both soldiers and civilians.
  • Recent talks in Abu Dhabi aimed to negotiate a peace deal, including a prisoner exchange agreement of 314 people.
  • The talks involved U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner meeting with Russian and Ukrainian negotiators.
  • Russia demands that Ukraine cede parts of the eastern region of Donbas.
  • Military graves are prominent in Ukraine, marked with national flags.
  • DNA testing is used to identify bodies, but many remain unidentified.
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