The Russian military is making rapid progress along the front line, which coincides with President Biden’s decision to give Ukraine anti-personnel mines and permit the use of long-range missiles on Russian soil.
According to data from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russia is moving closer to important Ukrainian logistical hubs in the eastern Donbas region and has nearly doubled its territory in 2024 compared to 2023.
Ukraine’s unexpected invasion of Russia’s Kursk region is stalling in the meanwhile. Kyiv’s attack has been pushed back by Russian soldiers. The offensive’s success has been questioned by experts; one has referred to it as a “strategic catastrophe” in light of Ukraine’s personnel shortfall.
