The war in Ukraine continues. It is now in its fifth year. Reports show many more Russian soldiers have died. This happens as countries try to find peace.
Independent news groups have counted the Russian deaths. They say the number is much higher. This makes other countries want the fighting to stop. However, Russia has made a serious accusation.
Russia says Ukraine used drones to attack President Putin's home. Ukraine strongly denies this. Some experts think Russia wants to be harder in peace talks.
In the last ten months, many more Russian soldier deaths were reported. News from BBC Russian and Mediazona shows a 40% increase in death notices in 2025. These numbers come from different sources. They show the high cost of the war.
Estimates suggest nearly 160,000 Russian soldiers have died. This shows the fighting is very hard. It also shows Russian forces are under great stress.
At the same time, the United States is trying to help with peace talks. They have met with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy. In November 2025, the US gave a 28-point peace plan.
Earlier in 2025, more Russian deaths were reported. This happened during a meeting between former President Trump and President Putin. A later meeting was postponed. This shows how hard it is to agree.
On Monday, the Kremlin said Ukraine attacked President Putin's home with drones. Russia said its air defences stopped most drones. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called it a "terrorist action." He said it would make Russia's position in talks stronger.
Ukraine denies the accusations. They say Russia made them up. Ukraine thinks Russia wants to start more fighting. It also wants to be tougher in talks.
Experts say these accusations can make people take sides. They can make strong people in Russia feel more sure. The next few days will show if this affects peace talks. More Russian deaths and difficult accusations make the future unclear.