Rubio: Russia has lost 100,000 soldiers killed since the beginning of 2025, Ukraine – less
Marco Rubio (Photo: EPA/AARON SCHWARTZ)

Since the beginning of 2025, Russia has lost 100,000 military personnel in killed. This statement was made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the ASEAN conference in Malaysia.

"It's important to note that since January of this year, for example, the Russian side has lost 100,000 soldiers – killed, but not wounded. And on the Ukrainian side, the numbers are smaller, but still very significant," he said .

The Secretary of State emphasized that US President Donald Trump does not like wars and considers them "a waste of money and lives." Therefore, he wants wars to stop and intends to do everything possible to put an end to the war in Ukraine and other conflicts.

"We understand that these things take time and patience, but we are also frustrated by the lack of progress. And we hope that, based on today's and future events, we will get more clarity on Russia's position and priorities in this regard and can begin to make progress," Rubio said, noting that it is not easy.