Despite its failures, Russia remains dangerous. The war has made it more authoritarian, militarized, and aggressive. But its war effort is economically and demographically unsustainable—which is even acknowledged by some Russian officials.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russia fails to meet Ukraine objectives
On November 7, Russia secured a land bridge to Crimea but failed to reach Transnistria or fully occupy the regions it targeted. It has mobilized troops, deployed prisoners, mercenaries, and North Korean soldiers, and shifted to a war economy—yet controls less territory than it did in March 2022.
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Ukraine: territorial gains and challenges for full liberation
6/11 Ukraine has regained significant territory.
russia occupied around 30% of Ukraine in March 2022; today, only around 19%. However, full liberation would require way more aid, mobilization, time, patience, and tech advantages. Map: ISW -
Ukraine et Russie : objectifs secondaires non atteints
5/11 Since then, both sides have adopted secondary goals. Ukraine aims to liberate territories. russia seeks to secure a landbridge to Transnistria and fully occupy eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. Neither side is fully achieving its secondary goals
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Russia’s 2022 Ukraine Invasion Fails
That’s why Russia launched a full-scale invasion targeting Kyiv in early 2022—hoping for a quick collapse. It failed. Ukraine remains sovereign, democratic, and under Zelensky. Russia is now way further from reaching its strategic goals than it was in March 2022.
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Russia’s Strategic Objectives in Ukraine
In war, success is measured by strategic objectives. Russia’s initial strategic goals were "denazification and demilitarization," meaning regime change, turning Ukraine into a satellite state, and installing a pro-Russian puppet as its leader.
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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian tank and BMP
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian soldiers from "Birds of the Magyar" stopped a 🇷🇺Russian tank and burned two infantry fighting vehicles in the Donetsk direction pic.twitter.com/HHDBGjHKqJ
— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) 26 juin 2025Ukrainian soldiers from the 'Birds of the Magyar' unit halted a Russian tank and destroyed two infantry fighting vehicles in the Donetsk sector.
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Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have, as of now, halted the Russian offensive in the Sumy region. This year’s wave of the 'summer offensive' from Russian Federation territory is being choked off, according to Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Syrsky.
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Drone strikes cause explosions in Russian cities
Multiple Russian cities, including Taganrog in Rostov Oblast and the suburbs of Moscow, experienced explosions overnight into Thursday, with Russian Telegram channels Shot and Mash attributing the blasts to drone attacks.
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Russia-Ukraine War Updates as of June 26, 2025
Russia – Ukraine War Updates: Key Developments as of June 26, 2025 https://ukrainefrontlines.com/news/conflict-zone/russia-ukraine-war-updates-key-developments-as-of-june-26-2025/