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Putin’s land grab ambitions linger despite ceasefire talks — ISW

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin isn’t likely to back down from his plans to seize more Ukrainian land, even if a ceasefire is reached, according to the March 16 report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

17 March 2025, 07:49 PM

Ill-planned ceasefire could hasten Russia’s next attack — ISW

Ukraine will lack the "strategic depth" necessary to effectively defend itself from future Russian offensives, should temporary ceasefire be established along the current frontline, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 16.

17 March 2025, 11:20 AM

Putin’s bluff exposed — ISW finds no proof of Ukrainian encirclement

Russian forces continue offensive operations in Russia’s Kursk Oblast but have not yet pushed Ukrainian forces out of the region, according to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report published on March 15.

16 March 2025, 10:25 AM

Ukraine’s General Staff denies reports of Ukrainian troops encircled in Russia’s Kursk Oblast

Reports claiming Ukrainian troops were encircled by Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk Oblast are false, Ukraine’s General Staff said in a Telegram statement on March 14.

14 March 2025, 07:12 PM

Putin’s rare frontline visit aims to project Russia's strength amid U.S. ceasefire proposal

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's visit to Kursk Oblast command post marks a staged move to showcase military strength amid U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire talks, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 12.

13 March 2025, 12:23 PM

Russia launches offensive on Ukrainian forces in Sudzha, street fighting ongoing – ISW

Russian troops continue advancing in Kursk Oblast and have likely begun an offensive on Sudzha — a city that remained under Ukrainian control until now, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 11.

12 March 2025, 01:10 PM

Russian hardliners slam US-Ukraine 30-day truce as betrayal

Russia’s ultra-nationalist faction reacted with sharp hostility to a 30-day ceasefire proposal from the United States and Ukraine, unveiled after negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, according to a new report from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

12 March 2025, 11:56 AM

Ukrainian forces advance near Toretsk and Pokrovsk as Russia attacks on six fronts - ISW

Ukraine’s Defense Forces have made advances near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, while Russia attacks in Sumy and Kursk oblasts, as well as near Siversk, Kurakhove, Toretsk, and Robotyne, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 9.

10 March 2025, 09:09 AM

Russia intensifies bid to oust Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast

Russian troops have intensified their campaign to push Ukrainian Armed Forces out of Kursk Oblast, with fighting raging in settlements around Sudzha, according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War’s latest report on March 8.

9 March 2025, 11:45 AM

US intelligence freeze leaves Ukraine exposed as Russia gains battlefield edge

The United States’ recent decision to halt intelligence sharing with Ukraine is raising serious concerns about its impact on the battlefield and the safety of civilians, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 8.

9 March 2025, 10:10 AM

Russia’s first Sumy Oblast gain since 2022 threatens Ukraine's logistics in Kursk

Russian forces recently pushed into northern Sumy Oblast, likely to fully expel Ukrainian troops from Russia’s Kursk Oblast, according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War’s (ISW) March 7 report.

8 March 2025, 12:15 PM

Kremlin’s new strategy: Russia eyes Patriot systems as US aid freeze leaves Ukraine vulnerable

Russia may exploit the suspension of US military aid by intensifying missile and Shahed drone strikes while targeting Ukraine’s Patriot systems, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 7.

8 March 2025, 10:32 AM

Russia demands major Ukrainian cities while failing to capture them

Russian officials continue to insist that any peace agreement on Ukraine must be based on Moscow’s 2021 demands, including handing over Ukrainian-controlled territories and major cities, The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Feb. 26.

27 February 2025, 10:47 AM

Russian forces advance near Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka in Donbas, progress in Kursk Oblast

Russian troops have recently made advances near Kurakhove and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast, as well as in Russia's Kursk Oblast, according to a report from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on Feb. 21.

22 February 2025, 11:45 AM

North Korean soldiers in Kursk refine assault tactics – ISW

North Korean troops operating in Russia’s Kursk Oblast against Ukraine’s Defense Forces have altered their tactics, notably reducing the size of their assault units, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its report on Feb. 20.

21 February 2025, 09:51 AM

Ukraine strikes back: Defense Forces reclaim ground in Pishchane near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s Defense Forces regained positions in the village of Pishchane in Donetsk Oblast’s Pokrovsk district, DeepState reported on Feb. 11.

11 February 2025, 12:30 PM

North Korea testing weapons in Ukraine war, ISW reports

North Korea is using Russia’s war against Ukraine as a testing ground for its military capabilities, according to an Institute for the Study of War (ISW) report published on Feb. 8.

9 February 2025, 01:21 PM

Ukraine’s Kursk offensive disrupts Russian military plans for Donetsk Oblast

Ukraine’s Kursk Operation has prevented Russia from relocating its relatively elite Airborne and Marine units to Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Feb. 6.

7 February 2025, 09:51 AM

Kremlin’s proxy Medvedchuk pushes ‘historic lands’ myth as Russia rejects talks — ISW

Viktor Medvedchuk, an ally of Vladimir Putin and former leader of the outlawed pro-Russian party Opposition Platform – For Life (OPZZh), has openly rejected negotiations, while Russian dictator Putin continues his information operation accusing Ukraine of refusing talks, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Feb. 5.

6 February 2025, 10:08 AM

ISW: Russia losing 96 soldiers for every square kilometer gained

Despite making some territorial gains in Ukraine, Russian forces are advancing at a noticeably slower pace while suffering consistently high losses, according to a Feb. 3 report from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

4 February 2025, 10:50 AM

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