ISW report

Ukraine advances near Pokrovsk, reportedly retakes Nadiyivka — ISW

Ukrainian Defense Forces have recently advanced along the Pokrovsk axis and likely liberated the settlement of Nadiyivka in Donetsk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its April 3 report.

4 April 2025, 11:30 AM

Putin eyes long war over unfavorable peace - ISW

Russia aims to exploit partial ceasefire and upcoming peace talks to eventually seize more Ukrainian territory and install a pro-Russian puppet regime in Kyiv, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 3.

4 April 2025, 10:50 AM

Ukrainian forces advance near Pokrovsk as Russia pushes on three fronts — ISW

Ukrainian Defense Forces are making gains near Pokrovsk, while Russian troops continue intensifying their offensives around Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 2.

3 April 2025, 08:09 AM

Rhetoric on the so-called ‘root causes of the war’: Kremlin’s demands from Trump and the capitulation they would mean for Ukraine

The Kremlin has increasingly referred to the removal of Ukraine’s so-called “root causes” as a prerequisite for peace talks, a demand that would lead to Ukraine’s capitulation under Moscow’s pre-invasion terms, according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) on April 1.

2 April 2025, 06:30 PM

Russians trying to bypass Toretsk’s defenses using underground routes — Khortytsia group

Russian forces are attempting to bypass the defenses of Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast, including by using underground routes to infiltrate behind Ukrainian lines, according to Ukraine’s Khortytsia operational-strategic troop group.

31 March 2025, 04:38 PM

Ukrainian forces advance near border in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast

Ukrainian Defense Forces advanced along the border in Russia’s Belgorod Oblast, analysts from the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War reported on March 26, citing Russian sources and Ukrainian observers.

27 March 2025, 11:51 AM

ISW flags conflicting messages from US, Ukraine and Russia, plus Kremlin’s manipulative ceasefire demands

The statements from Ukraine, the United States and Russia following negotiations in Saudi Arabia differ significantly, while vague language and additional demands from the Kremlin leave key issues unresolved — including how and when a ceasefire on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea would take effect — according to a report by the Institute for the Study of War published on March 25.

26 March 2025, 10:25 AM

Ukrainian forces advance into Demidovka in Russia's Belgorod Oblast

Ukrainian defense forces have advanced into Demidovka along the Ukrainian border in the northwest of Belgorod Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 24.

25 March 2025, 11:42 AM

Russia uses Riyadh talks to push anti-Ukraine narratives and seek broader U.S. deal — ISW

Moscow is using the lack of detailed public information about the talks in Riyadh between the delegations to spread disinformation and undermine support for Ukraine, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 24.

25 March 2025, 09:10 AM

Russians gain ground near Pokrovsk, in Toretsk, eyeing armored push

Russian invasion forces have recently advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, with signs pointing to preparations for renewed armored assaults on Toretsk, according to the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 23.

24 March 2025, 11:45 AM

Kremlin twists peace talks to sabotage ceasefire efforts — ISW

Russia is playing a dangerous game with ongoing ceasefire talks, using them as a weapon while trying to sabotage any potential agreements, the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 21.

22 March 2025, 11:49 AM

Ukrainian troops advance in Belgorod while Russia pushes near Toretsk and Pokrovsk — ISW

Ukrainian forces have recently advanced in western Belgorod Oblast, Russia, while Russian troops are pushing forward near Toretsk, Pokrovsk, Velyka Novosilka, and in Kursk Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 20.

21 March 2025, 08:05 AM

Russia misuses ceasefire claims, falsely accusing Ukraine of its violations – ISW

Vladimir Putin is sowing confusion to falsely accuse Ukraine of agreement violations, although no official ceasefire on energy infrastructure has been announced, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 19.

20 March 2025, 10:40 AM

Ukrainian forces advance in Toretsk as Russia intensifies attacks in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhya sectors — ISW

Ukrainian forces have made advances in Toretsk, while Russian occupation troops report their own minor progress in the area, as well as near Velyka Novosilka and western Zaporizhzhya Oblast, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on March 17.

18 March 2025, 08:15 AM

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

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