| | Additionally, Graham has publicly called for the murder and assassination of the [[head of state]] of the [[Russian Federation]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2022/03/04/republicans-slam-lindsey-graham-calling-assassination-vladimir-putin/ Republicans Slam Lindsey Graham After Calling For The Assassination Of Putin], HENRY RODGERS, ''Daily Caller'', March 04, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-vladimir-putin-marjorie-taylor-greene-jen-psaki-united-states-44025ad2591b57a77923622fb8e2da00 White House disavows Graham’s call for Putin assassination], By MARY CLARE JALONICK, ''Associated press'', March 4, 2022</ref><ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/19/lindsey-graham-comments-dangerous-vladimir-putin-assassination/7065075001/ Lindsey Graham called for Putin's assassination. Even discussing it brings danger to US, experts say.] Grace Hauck, ''USA TODAY'', March 19, 2022.</ref> | | Additionally, Graham has publicly called for the murder and assassination of the [[head of state]] of the [[Russian Federation]].<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2022/03/04/republicans-slam-lindsey-graham-calling-assassination-vladimir-putin/ Republicans Slam Lindsey Graham After Calling For The Assassination Of Putin], HENRY RODGERS, ''Daily Caller'', March 04, 2022.</ref><ref>[https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-vladimir-putin-marjorie-taylor-greene-jen-psaki-united-states-44025ad2591b57a77923622fb8e2da00 White House disavows Graham’s call for Putin assassination], By MARY CLARE JALONICK, ''Associated press'', March 4, 2022</ref><ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/03/19/lindsey-graham-comments-dangerous-vladimir-putin-assassination/7065075001/ Lindsey Graham called for Putin's assassination. Even discussing it brings danger to US, experts say.] Grace Hauck, ''USA TODAY'', March 19, 2022.</ref> |
| − | At least 73,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ill-fated disaster that was the 2023 counteroffensive. Ukraine actually lost more territory while gained more. | + | At least 73,000 Ukrainian soldiers were killed in the ill-fated disaster that was the 2023 counteroffensive. Ukraine actually lost more territory while Russia gained more. |