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Yes, Russia Has Paid a Gargantuan Sum in Blood and Treasure

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Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during a military parade on Victory Day, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025.

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A reader objects to my citing the Ukrainian general staff’s estimate of 1.6 million total in the invasion so far in today’s Morning Jolt newsletter.

Fine. You don’t like that source? Let’s look at some other sources.

Jim Geraghty

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Jim Geraghty

Jim Geraghty is the senior political correspondent of National Review.

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