Trump Estimates 20,000 Russian Soldiers Killed July Ukraine War

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that nearly 20,000 Russian soldiers died in July 2025 alone, with total Russian military losses estimated at 112,500 since the beginning of the year during the ongoing war in Ukraine. He also reported around 8,000 Ukrainian military deaths since January, excluding missing personnel, and acknowledged civilian casualties due to Russian rocket attacks on populated areas. Trump described the conflict as unnecessary and attributed it to President Biden's administration, emphasizing his efforts to broker a peace deal and calling for a ceasefire by August 8, 2025. Despite Trump’s claims, independent verification of casualty figures remains difficult, with Ukraine’s General Staff reporting approximately 33,220 Russian losses in July and a total of over 1 million casualties since the war began. The United Nations highlighted a significant rise in civilian deaths and injuries in Ukraine during the first half of 2025, attributing much of the suffering to missile and drone strikes away from the frontlines. The Trump administration has threatened severe tariffs on Russia to pressure a halt to hostilities and is pushing for a diplomatic resolution at the United Nations.