ISW Reports on Russian Military Movements and Propaganda Efforts, August 2025
The Institute for the Study of War reports that Russia is inflating its territorial gains in Ukraine and conducting large missile and drone strikes, while suffering significant casualties. The Kremlin appears to be manipulating information to portray an inevitable victory, despite evidence of slow progress and high losses. Ukrainian forces continue to strike Russian infrastructure, and internal Russian politics suggest possible shifts in leadership and strategy. The conflict remains intense with ongoing military and informational battles.