Ukraine war impact and shifts
The article discusses the developments of the war between Ukraine and Russia in 2026, focusing on battlefield advances, military operations, and ground conditions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that since the beginning of the year, Ukrainian forces have reclaimed 745 square kilometers of territory previously under Russian control, and have retaken 26 towns and villages across Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia regions, reaffirming that these operations were carried out precisely according to plan. In contrast, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian forces have liberated 133 inhabited localities and have controlled over 3,000 square kilometers since the start of the year in the Donbas and "Novorossiya" region. The war has become prolonged, with an increasing role played by drones and long-range missiles, leading to battles shifting into the airspace and results on the ground deteriorating. Russian forces have not achieved wide-reaching gains, and the pace of Russian advances slowed in 2026 compared to the previous year. Zelensky mentioned that the proposed settlement, which they have discussed with Washington, aims to increase pressure on Moscow and improve Ukraine's position, despite ongoing fighting and the absence of a clear field advantage for either side. The conflict is described as a protracted war of attrition.
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