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[–] [email protected] 38 points 1 year ago

It wouldn't surprise me if the kremlin doesn't even know how many they've actually lost, considering how many "yes" men they have and the repercussions of telling putin what he doesn't like to hear.

All I know is I'd hate to be the guy to put that report on his desk.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 1 year ago

According to an assessment collated by the U.S. Defence Intelligence Agency, Russia has suffered 189,500-223,000 total casualties, including 35,500-43,000 killed in action and 154,000-180,000 wounded.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Like most conservatives, putin loves wars that don't endanger him in any way. He loves the bloodshed and the misery of the innocent.

Conservatism is a plague of death. Pure death.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Putin still has more toys in the toy box, so he's not worried how many get broken