Russia confirms casualties in Ukraine ahead of the next round of talks

By Charles Maynes

People look at the gutted remains of Russian military vehicles on a road in the town of Bucha, close to the capital Kyiv, on Tuesday.

For the first time, Russia’s Defense Ministry has announced casualties, saying 498 troops have died. Delegations from Ukraine and Russia are preparing for a second round of talks, expected Thursday.

(Image credit: Serhii Nuzhnenko/AP)

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