Researcher suggest the heavy losses suffered on the frontline in Ukraine could have a devastating effect on the future population of Russia.

Vladimir Putin is facing mounting anger from Russia's elite as the war in Ukraine drags on and the country's economy continues to suffer under the weight of Western sanctions

Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home.

With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.

The war in Ukraine has reshaped global politics and brought devastating consequences to both nations involved. With battles raging for over a year, the conflict has evolved into a grinding war of attrition.

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