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  If he takes over Ukraine, he can claim those as his own. For him it's just a numbers game: how many troops lost vs how many people conquered. If he conquers enough, who cares about the fallen. Certainly not the Kremlin
context: I doubt Putin even considered what their work force or demographics will look like in 5 years.
  It will essentially be non-existent, but I suppose being on your deathbed you really don't give a shit.