The Grim Toll of Russia’s Invasion: Unmasking the Cost of Failed Leadership and Endless Conflict

As Russia’s devastating war in Ukraine grinds deeper into its fifth year, the human cost continues to mount with no clear end in sight. This conflict—Europe’s deadliest since World War II—exposes not only Moscow's reckless aggression but also the failures of U.S. foreign policy that have prolonged suffering abroad while weakening America’s standing at home.How Many Lives Must Be Lost Before Washington Acts with Resolve?The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates Russia has suffered up to 325,000 troop deaths since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022—the highest mortality figure for any major power since World War II. Ukrainian...