Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov, awarded in 2021, has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin cannot claim victory in the war in Ukraine. Muratov argues that a true victory is impossible given the scale of the conflict and resulting human cost. He specifically highlighted the deaths of over one million people in the conflict between the two Slavic nations. The laureate’s comments underscore the devastating impact of the war and the moral implications of Russia's actions. Muratov’s statement offers a strong condemnation of the ongoing violence and rejects any narrative of Russian success. He suggests that the immense loss of life fundamentally disqualifies any claim of triumph by Putin. This declaration adds to the growing international chorus denouncing Russia’s invasion.