Zelenskyy Says 'Toxic Atmosphere' Surrounds Putin as Russian Casualties Mount
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed in a nightly address that a 'toxic atmosphere' is forming around Vladimir Putin as Russia suffers heavy battlefield losses, including from Ukrainian strikes deep inside Russian territory. Zelenskyy asserted that Putin's inner circle is blaming him for the war's casualties and signaling discontent. The CSIS think tank estimates Russia has suffered 1.4 million casualties and 450,000 deaths since 2022. The remarks came after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the Philippines to revive diplomacy. Rubio described the invasion as a 'bloody war' and stated Russia is losing 5,000-6,000 soldiers weekly. Lavrov rejected US arms sales to Ukraine and reiterated commitment to Trump's 2025 Alaska proposals, which demanded Ukrainian concessions. Rubio acknowledged peace requires mutual agreement and significant work.
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