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Russia Lost 150,000 Men for Just 50 km²
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- Jul 14, 2026
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Summary
Zelensky says Russia sacrificed 150,000 troops for roughly 50 square kilometers of territory. That staggering exchange reveals how slowly Russia is advancing—and how heavily Putin is paying for every marginal gain. Meanwhile, Ukraine reshuffles its government, Europe deepens defense cooperation, and Washington moves closer to major new sanctions.00:00 Russia’s staggering price for 50 km²01:26 Why Putin still needs a victory02:28 Putting 150,000 losses into perspective04:17 Ukraine’s government resigns05:02 The debate over Fedorov and Budanov07:38 Ukraine moves closer to Europe09:02 France, Britain, and Europe deepen support12:02 Russia escalates at sea—and lashes out at its neighbors13:35 Starlink, China, and Russia’s growing weakness16:10 Washington moves toward tougher Russia sanctions#Ukraine #Russia #Zelensky #Putin #UkraineWarFacts over noise. Context over headlines. Truth over talking points. Principle over partisanship.***** To support me as as I provide Ukraine war context: *****Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessorGerdesExplainsBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/professorgerdesPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/professorgerdesYouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@Professor-Gerdes/membership🇺🇸 Contact the White House to express your support for Ukrainehttps://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ *****IF YOU WISH TO PROVIDE DIRECT AID TO UKRAINE: *****🇺🇦 I have partnered with Greg Terry for all donations to Ukraine. He has raised and delivered more than a quarter of a million dollars of aid to date. To directly support this effort of delivering necessary provisions to the front lines, click on these links (and then watch him give your donations to soldiers on the front lines on his channel): https://www.youtube.com/@GregTerryExperienceAmaz…