British intelligence services estimate that Russia has suffered approximately 1,213,000 casualties — killed and wounded — since launching its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, an offensive ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin that is approaching its fourth year.

The UK Ministry of Defence said that in 2025 alone, Russian forces are believed to have sustained around 415,000 casualties, making it the second deadliest year for Moscow’s military since the start of the war. That figure is slightly below 2024, when casualties were estimated at about 430,000, according to data released on Sunday.

Citing figures from Ukraine’s General Staff, the British Defence Ministry reported that in December 2025, Russian forces suffered an average of 1,130 casualties per day. The increase marked the fourth consecutive month of rising losses, following a period of comparatively lower casualty rates between April and August of the same year.

According to the assessment, the average daily casualty rate recorded between August and December 2025 was the highest since April 2024. British officials attribute the surge largely to repeated infantry assaults carried out by Russian troops across multiple fronts, particularly in areas where Moscow has recently made limited advances.

The UK warned that it is “highly likely” that Russia’s elevated casualty rates will continue into January 2026, as Moscow maintains large-scale ground offensives despite the significant human cost of the conflict.

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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday reiterated that Greenland is “vital” to American national security and urged NATO to support U.S. claims to the Arctic island ahead of high-level talks at the White House. Trump’s comments come as Danish and Greenlandic officials prepared to meet with senior U.S. officials amid mounting geopolitical tension over the future of the semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.

In a series of posts on his social media platform, Trump wrote that the United States “needs Greenland for the purpose of national security” and insisted that NATO “would be far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES,” calling anything less “unacceptable.” He also urged the alliance to “lead the way” in securing the island for the United States, warning that Russia or China might otherwise gain influence in the Arctic.

Trump’s renewed push for Greenland — a resource-rich Arctic territory strategically located between North America and Europe — has heightened diplomatic strain with Denmark and within NATO. Copenhagen and Nuuk have firmly rejected U.S. demands for control, reaffirming that Greenland does not want to be governed by the United States and emphasizing its commitment to Denmark, NATO and the European Union.

European allies are responding with increased cooperation on Arctic defense. A European military mission is scheduled to deploy to Greenland, and several NATO members have announced joint exercises and support for Danish security efforts in the region.

The standoff comes amid broader debates over Arctic security and the strategic importance of Greenland’s location and natural resources. It has also underscored fractures within the transatlantic alliance as NATO partners navigate how best to balance collective defense with respect for sovereignty and international law.

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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton failed to appear on Wednesday before a congressional committee seeking to question her as part of an investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a day after her husband, former President Bill Clinton, also declined to testify.

By refusing to appear, the Clintons could face potential contempt of Congress charges. The committee had sought to question Hillary Clinton about alleged connections between individuals close to her and the wealthy financier, who was found dead in his New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican, told reporters on Wednesday that proceedings would be initiated against the Clintons for obstructing Congress. If approved, the matter could be referred to the Department of Justice for possible legal action.

In a letter released on Tuesday, the couple announced their decision not to attend the hearings, arguing that the subpoenas issued to them were “legally invalid.”

They also criticized Comer’s handling of the investigation, accusing him of using the committee to target political opponents rather than pursue the truth.

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“We tried to provide the little information we have. We did so because Epstein’s crimes were horrific,” the Clintons said.

A prominent figure in New York’s elite social circles, Epstein was accused of sexually exploiting more than 1,000 young women, some of them minors.

Epstein’s death in custody fueled numerous conspiracy theories — promoted in part by supporters of former President Donald Trump — claiming he was killed to protect high-profile figures.