Russia’s military advances in Ukraine have stalled completely this year, leaving its territorial gains at zero as it prepares to enter high-stakes negotiations involving Ukraine and the United States. The trilateral talks mark a potential turning point in the conflict, with Moscow’s stalled offensive raising questions about its strategic objectives and the shifting dynamics on the battlefield. With no new ground secured, the focus now turns to diplomatic pressure and the terms that could reshape the war’s trajectory. Analysts will be watching closely to see how Russia’s setbacks influence its position at the negotiating table.
Russia’s territorial gains this year are effectively nil as it heads into trilateral talks with Ukraine, US.
