Researchers have warned the 'impact on Russian society is devastating' as fighting in Ukraine continues to claim thousands of lives on the front line

Researcher suggest the heavy losses suffered on the frontline in Ukraine could have a devastating effect on the future population of Russia.

With soaring inflation and the ruble dropping to one of its lowest levels against the dollar since President Vladimir Putin launched his war in Ukraine, this year Russians will have to pay more for the dish, which is traditionally served alongside caviar and tangerines, before the New Year is toasted in.

Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that future U.S. President Donald Trump will need 100 days to initiate negotiations with Russian leader Vladimir Putin but not to end the war.

Mike Waltz, Donald Trump's incoming National Security Adviser, has confirmed that the president-elect's team is working on preparing for his upcoming meeting with the Russian leader and will be in contact with the Russian side "in the coming months".

Trump's national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said the team is preparing for a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. He noted that phone conversations between Putin and Trump could occur in the near future.