US estimates were roughly double that number, though the differences could be in how various terms are defined and counted.
For examples, which of the following deaths are included? --
I'd say, if we look at the US war record in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, we don't need to be calling the French "Surrender Monkey's".
Indeed, overall, the French war record is rather good:
Russia/USSR since 1945 is 17 wins, 3 losses.
In addition to the above, all have several inconclusive and/or ongoing wars not yet resolved.
As for sending French or other NATO troops to Ukraine, I think the threat is meant to be taken seriously, and will likely happen should it prove necessary -- i.e., if Ukraine's lines begin to collapse.
For examples, which of the following deaths are included? —
Killed in battle
Died later of wounds
Died non-battle related accidents
Died from illnesses
Friendly fire incidents
Missing, presumed dead
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As far as anyone knows, Russian casualties are counted on the battlefield. The other categories are not used.
However, Moscow does or did release casualty figures which roughly correspond(ed) with UKR’s figures. What metrics are used here is unknown to me.
Here are the last figures posted on Telegram:
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GeneralSVR(reserve)
https://t.me/s/generalsvr2
Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the morning report to the Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Nikolai Patrushev, irretrievable military operational losses of personnel of the Russian Armed Forces, 434,233 people. Data as of 6:00 Moscow time today.