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Baku/17.03.22/Turan: More than 7,000 Russian servicemen have been killed in the war in Ukraine since February 24, "The New York Times" reported, citing U.S. intelligence. This is more than the number of U.S. soldiers killed in 20 years of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
According to the same source, between 14,000 and 21,000 Russian soldiers were wounded. In all, more than 150,000 servicemen take part in the war on the part of Russia.
According to sources in the Pentagon, the growing number of losses might affect the combat spirit of the Russian army.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported one fatality on March 2, admitting the deaths of 498 servicemen and previously 1,597.
For its part, the Ukrainian side claims the deaths of more than 13,000 Russian servicemen. Among them, at least 4 generals. Ukrainian military losses amounted to 1,300 killed. -02D-
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Speaker of the Milli Majlis of Azerbaijan Sahiba Gafarova to Montenegro met with the President of this Balkan country, Yakov Milatovich as part of the official visit. According to the press service of the Milli Majlis, Gafarova conveyed to Milatovich the invitation of the President of Azerbaijan to participate in the Baku climate conference COP29. The parties discussed the prospects of bilateral relations. Milatovich noted with satisfaction that Azerbaijan is one of the main investors in Montenegro. Stressing the high level of cooperation, he emphasized the development of ties in the field of tourism.
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