Russia's 2025 Ukraine Campaign: Successes, Failures, and Strategic Insights
Originally Published 14 days ago — by Institute for the Study of War
Recent developments show ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine, the US, and Europe, while Russia continues to exaggerate battlefield successes and push for strategic goals like buffer zones and control over Ukrainian territories, despite setbacks and conflicting claims. The US and Ukraine are close to finalizing security guarantees, but Russia's narrative remains focused on territorial and geopolitical demands, with ongoing military operations and information warfare efforts.