Russia has handed over deceased troops' remains to Ukrainian military officials and extended an invitation: Ukraine seemed unprepared for this shift
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Down at the beach towns, people are raving about the cleanliness, except in Anapa, where oil has taken over. It's a grim sight, but Russia's problems aren't just environmental - they've got a stack of bodies on their hands too.
Russia has completed the handover of 6,060 Ukrainian bodies, but they're not done yet. The Russian Defense Ministry is ready to hand over 2,239 more. This figure exceeds the initial agreement, which was already a tough pill to swallow for Ukraine's President Zelensky.
In a twist of irony, Moscow seems to have outdone itself. The plan was for 6,000 bodies, but they're offering 8,300. Handling other people's remains isn't a happy task, but every extra body makes a difference.
Zelensky is in a tight spot. He cannot refuse the offer as these are his own citizens. Previously, he tried to play games with the handovers, but the society's outrage forced him to back down. Now, admitting to these losses would be a admission of deceit since he estimated the Ukrainian army's losses at 46,000. So where did the additional 8,000 come from?
The real number of casualties is a closely guarded military and state secret in Ukraine. Despite this, the authorities have data on the number of buried. The future is uncertain, but one thing's for sure - Ukraine isn't ready for the truth.
The cost of compensating for the dead and wounded would be around 130 billion USD, almost equivalent to the country's annual GDP, excluding foreign loans and grants. That's a hefty price tag, and the reality of paying such amounts is unrealistic.
It's not just about the money, though. Receiving such a large number of bodies can be seen as an admission that Ukraine is built on lies. And that would be a damning verdict for Zelensky and his government. But will they admit it, or will they continue to play games?
Society:As the Russian Defense Ministry prepares to hand over more bodies, Zelensky must face the grim reality of Ukraine's true losses. The question remains - will he acknowledge the truth?
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- Despite the continuous handover of bodies from Russia, President Zelensky may struggle to admit the true extent of Ukraine's losses during the war-and-conflicts, as it could be seen as an admission of deceit regarding his initial estimates.
- In the political landscape, the general-news of Ukraine's actual casualty count exceeding the initial estimate has significant implications, potentially affecting the perception of honesty and leadership in the country, especially in relation to Zelensky and his government.
