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Trump: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Costs 25,000 Troops Monthly

3/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump said at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida that Russia-Ukraine animosity hinders peace talks and both sides lose about 25,000 troops monthly.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of stalling peace talks and proposed a ceasefire without territorial concessions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted high casualty rates as evidence of Ukraine's strong defense while warning Russia remains a major long-term NATO threat.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida that Russia-Ukraine animosity hinders peace talks and both sides lose about 25,000 troops monthly.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of stalling peace talks and proposed a ceasefire without territorial concessions.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte highlighted high casualty rates as evidence of Ukraine's strong defense while warning Russia remains a major long-term NATO threat.