
May 22, 2026
✦Al Jazeera Online
Russia 'looking for new soldiers'; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026
Ukraine claims Russia is struggling to find new soldiers, with over 83,000 dead this year. Russia is reportedly offering bigger bonuses to boost recruitment. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said, "Russia is looking for new soldiers in this way." Meanwhile, Russia blamed Ukraine for attacks in Luhansk.