Kharkiv, Ukraine
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The count of Russian soldiers either killed or injured in Ukraine has surpassed 1 million, military officials from Kyiv announced on Thursday, highlighting the substantial toll Moscow has suffered due to its three-year-long invasion.

The statement from the General Staff of the Ukrainian armed forces, made during a holiday celebrating Russia’s sovereignty, aligns with estimates from Western intelligence.

President Vladimir Putin commemorated Russia Day by hosting a Kremlin meeting with soldiers honored for their service in Ukraine, though neither he nor any other officials addressed the Ukrainian statement.

Kharkiv, Ukraine
A rescue worker puts out a fire of a car near a building which was damaged by a Russian strike in Kharkiv, Ukraine on Thursday, June 12, 2025(Mauro Scrobogna/LaPresse via AP)

Additionally, on Thursday, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made an unexpected visit to Kyiv, pointing out that the increased Russian attacks indicate Moscow has “no interest in a peaceful solution at present,” as reported by German news agency dpa.

Pistorius underscored Germany’s intention to help Ukraine build its own long-range missile systems and help it finance purchases of homemade material.

“The first systems should be available in the coming months,” he said, adding that Germany will allocate about €9 billion ($16 billion) for supporting Ukraine this year.

“We are deeply convinced that it is the job of the Europeans … to keep supporting Ukraine, and we want to lead the way and demonstrate corresponding responsibility,” he added.

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