As of April 30, 2026, Russian forces maintain a firm grip on key strategic areas in eastern Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War reveals a growing military entrenchment, while peace talks remain stalled and regional tensions continue to rise.
The Institute for the Study of War’s July 22, 2025 assessment highlights a dramatic surge in Russian offensives across eastern Ukraine, featuring intense artillery barrages and limited territorial gains fiercely contested by steadfast Ukrainian defenders