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While Russia is advancing on the ground, I think a little perspective is needed. As 2025 nears its end more than one source I have read estimates that at the end of the year Russia will occupy 1% more of Ukraine's territory than it did at the start of year.
Russia is not enjoying a runaway victory on the ground. It is slowly advancing at a high cost in the lives of its soldiers.
Perhaps Russia will occupy 1% more of Ukraine in 2026. Perhaps 2%. Perhaps 0.5%. I don't think any of those numbers are important to the outcome of the war.
Russia is not enjoying a runaway victory on the ground. It is slowly advancing at a high cost in the lives of its soldiers.
Perhaps Russia will occupy 1% more of Ukraine in 2026. Perhaps 2%. Perhaps 0.5%. I don't think any of those numbers are important to the outcome of the war.
