Leaked data and security raids highlight expanding fallout of Ukraine conflict

Leaked records from Russia's Rosstat registry suggest nearly 500,000 Russian military personnel have died in Ukraine since February 2022. Analysis by Janis Kluge of the German Institute for International and Security Affairs indicates monthly casualties exceeded 15,000 in late 2024 and early 2025. Reports also point to systemic recruitment issues within Russia, including the enlistment of individuals with severe mental health conditions.

Concurrently, European authorities are intensifying crackdowns on suspected Russian proxy networks. Latvia's State Security Service recently raided a property near Riga to detain suspected operative Vasilijs Kovacovs. Meanwhile, reports indicate Moscow is seeking direct bilateral security talks with European NATO members. German ministries are reportedly evaluating a Russian working document outlining proposed terms, though government-aligned sources deny its existence.

Sources: Beta, Danas, Klix, N1, Vijesti