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

President-elect Trump said late Thursday that a meeting is in the works with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine. Why it matters: Trump said on the campaign trail that he would swiftly end the nearly three-year-old war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office.

The war in Ukraine has reshaped global politics and brought devastating consequences to both nations involved. With battles raging for over a year, the conflict has evolved into a grinding war of attrition.

Vladimir Putin is facing mounting anger from Russia's elite as the war in Ukraine drags on and the country's economy continues to suffer under the weight of Western sanctions