MediaZona & The Discrepancy in Russian Casualty Numbers

The conversation discusses the discrepancy in the number of Russian casualties in the Ukraine conflict. MediaZona, a source mentioned in the previous conversation, initially reported 58,000 Russian deaths, while The Economist reported up to 700,000. MediaZona has now introduced a new methodology to estimate military deaths by looking at excess mortality within the male population. However, there are several red flags and inconsistencies with this new method. The conversation also highlights the significant advantage Russia has in terms of artillery, missiles, and firepower, which likely results in higher Ukrainian casualties. Despite this, there is still a high level of patriotism and volunteerism in Russia, while Ukrainians are living in fear and hiding.