UK Senior Military Advisor Colonel Joby Rimmer told the OSCE that Russia has suffered nearly 500,000 killed soldiers and is under severe strain, and that civilian casualties have risen by 21% in early 2026. GCHQ intelligence indicated that monthly losses remain high while territorial gains slowed, with the advance rate halving in 2026. In May, Russia launched 197 missiles and hundreds of drone strikes, including a 656‑drone attack that killed at least 18 civilians. Since the start of the full‑scale invasion, 16,149 civilians have been killed and more than 46,000 injured, and the United Nations projects up to 504,000 people displaced this year. Rimmer urged Moscow to negotiate, withdraw forces, and respect Ukraine’s sovereignty, while the UK pledged continued support for Ukraine.
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