Putin Meets Injured Soldiers, Highlights Their Role in Russia's War Effort

In a video shared online, Putin speaks with soldiers wounded in Ukraine, emphasizing their contributions despite mounting Russian casualties.

A video shared by Ukrainian activist Anton Gerashchenko shows Vladimir Putin meeting soldiers with severe injuries, including amputations, from the war in Ukraine.
Putin asked the soldiers about adjusting to their new circumstances, praising their resilience and continued ambitions despite their injuries.
The Russian president underscored the importance of wounded soldiers' contributions to the ongoing conflict, calling for courage and determination in the fight.
Reports indicate that Russian military casualties in Ukraine have reached staggering levels, with over 600,000 total losses, including 200,000 dead and 400,000 injured, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Ukrainian officials describe Russia's tactics as a 'meat grinder,' with daily losses exceeding 1,500 soldiers due to poorly protected mass assaults.