Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has revealed that approximately 55,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the ongoing conflict with Russia. According to Zelenskyy, a "large number" of those who are still missing on the battlefield should also be included in this casualty count.
Zelenskyy's comments come as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue in Abu Dhabi, with both sides trying to reach a ceasefire agreement that would bring an end to Europe's largest conflict since World War II. The talks have been described by Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov as "productive," but so far, the two sides remain far apart on key issues.
Russia has also incurred significant losses in the war, with estimates suggesting that nearly 420,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded in 2025 alone. However, both Ukraine and Russia have been accused of underreporting their own casualty figures while inflating those of the other side.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue to fight until Kyiv makes the necessary "decisions" to bring an end to the war. The most contentious issues include Moscow's demands for Ukraine to give up land it still controls and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as well as Ukraine's refusal to pull its troops out of territory it still controls.
The conflict has already resulted in significant human costs, with a recent report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine estimating that 2,514 civilians were killed and 12,142 injured in 2025. The overall toll on both sides is likely to be much higher, given the reluctance of both governments to release accurate casualty figures.
As talks continue, it remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached that would bring a measure of peace to Ukraine and an end to the devastating conflict with Russia.
Zelenskyy's comments come as negotiations between Ukraine and Russia continue in Abu Dhabi, with both sides trying to reach a ceasefire agreement that would bring an end to Europe's largest conflict since World War II. The talks have been described by Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov as "productive," but so far, the two sides remain far apart on key issues.
Russia has also incurred significant losses in the war, with estimates suggesting that nearly 420,000 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded in 2025 alone. However, both Ukraine and Russia have been accused of underreporting their own casualty figures while inflating those of the other side.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia will continue to fight until Kyiv makes the necessary "decisions" to bring an end to the war. The most contentious issues include Moscow's demands for Ukraine to give up land it still controls and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as well as Ukraine's refusal to pull its troops out of territory it still controls.
The conflict has already resulted in significant human costs, with a recent report by the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine estimating that 2,514 civilians were killed and 12,142 injured in 2025. The overall toll on both sides is likely to be much higher, given the reluctance of both governments to release accurate casualty figures.
As talks continue, it remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached that would bring a measure of peace to Ukraine and an end to the devastating conflict with Russia.
ukraine is going through so much right now. 55k soldiers killed is crazy thats like our whole school football team 
. and on top of that, civilians are getting hurt too. its not fair at all. i hope these talks in abu dhabi can lead to a ceasefire soon. we should be thinking about those people affected by the war more than ever 
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. 55,000 is a huge number and I feel for the families who lost loved ones #NeverForgetTheFallenSoldiers. It's heartbreaking that both sides are underreporting their losses and making it hard to get an accurate picture of what's really going on #TruthMatters. The talks in Abu Dhabi are a good start, but we need more than just words - we need action 
. The fact that Russia is still fighting for land they don't even control is just confusing 
. Let's hope the UN report gives us some clarity on the human costs of this war #JusticeForUkraine. Can we please work towards peace? 
I'm really concerned about these ongoing losses on both sides. The numbers are just staggering - 55k Ukrainian soldiers dead and over 420k Russian soldiers? It's heartbreaking to think about all those families affected by this conflict. And have you seen the footage of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant? It's a ticking time bomb, just waiting for a catastrophic accident.
Russia's losses are like my grandma's gossip - always exaggerated! 420k soldiers killed or wounded? 
Give me a break! 
Dmitry Peskov thinks he's so tough but has Ukraine got his attention yet? 
Not. Yet.
The war is like my heart - it never stops hurting. 2,514 civilians killed... *sobs* 
Russia and Ukraine can keep talking, but until they show some actual progress, it's all just a bunch of hot air 
That's almost as many as the Russian losses, which is still crazy considering how much more firepower they have 
But at the same time, it's hard to trust either side when it comes to casualty reports... I mean, who knows what's real and what's exaggerated? 
. both sides are being super secretive with their numbers 
, it's like they want us to forget how bad this war is getting 
here's a rough diagram:
and what's with the numbers not adding up? 
. gotta keep pushing for transparency 
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. The UN report showing 2k civilians killed is just devastating 
I hope talks in Abu Dhabi work out and we can get some peace soon 
#WarIsNeverGood #PeaceForUkraine #EndTheConflict
it could really bring an end to this chaos. But at the same time, Russia's demands are super concerning - giving up land and control over the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is huge 
. Let's hope both sides can come together and find a solution that works for everyone