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Zelenskyy: 55,000 Lives Lost, Ukraine's Independence at Risk

2/7/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since Russia's invasion began in early 2022, with many missing, and warned, "If we lose this war, we lose our independence."
He criticized Moscow's pressure tactics amid trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi following Russia's missile and drone attacks.
Neighbors fear becoming Russia's next targets.
The European Union opened the possibility for Ukraine to buy weapons under a €90 billion loan.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have died since Russia's invasion began in early 2022, with many missing, and warned, "If we lose this war, we lose our independence."
He criticized Moscow's pressure tactics amid trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi following Russia's missile and drone attacks.
Neighbors fear becoming Russia's next targets.
The European Union opened the possibility for Ukraine to buy weapons under a €90 billion loan.