At least 1,000 Russian soldiers killed per day: Zelenskyy

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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday Jan 11, 2026 that Russian forces are suffering losses of at least 1,000 soldiers killed per day, describing the toll as unsustainable and warning that the war will continue unless Moscow is stopped by a united international response. In a video address released on Monday, Zelenskyy said the scale of Russian casualties had remained at that level since December, arguing that Moscow was paying a heavy price simply to prevent the conflict from ending. “This is how Russia is essentially paying just to keep the war from ending,” Zelenskyy said, calling the situation “madness.” The Ukrainian president said the war could only be stopped through the combined efforts of Europe, the United States, and Ukraine’s international partners, urging continued military, political, and economic support. Zelenskyy warned that the conflict highlights broader global security risks, saying each day of fighting was a reminder that the international community must act collectively to prevent aggression. “Russia must be stopped,” he said, adding that protecting Ukraine was also about protecting global stability. He thanked countries and individuals backing Ukraine’s defence and recovery efforts, closing his remarks with the slogan, “Glory to Ukraine.” Russia has not commented on Zelenskyy’s latest claims, and casualty figures from both sides of the conflict cannot be independently verified.