Russia's Resilience and War Funding Challenges in 2025
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Russia is rejecting Ukrainian and European peace plans, while Ukraine continues negotiations with US and German officials. Russian forces face logistical challenges in maintaining multi-directional offensives, and Ukraine's long-range strikes are degrading Russian military infrastructure, including oil refineries and energy facilities. Recent advances and counterattacks are ongoing in various sectors of eastern Ukraine, with Russia focusing on consolidating control over Donbas and preparing for further offensives. The conflict remains intense with significant military and infrastructural impacts.
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