Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned on Tuesday Russian forces had captured practically 5,000 sq. km (1,930 sq. miles) of Ukrainian territory this 12 months, claiming Moscow retained “full strategic initiative” on the battlefield. The features signify about 1% of Ukraine’s land space, bringing whole Russian management to almost 20%.
Russian forces seized practically 5,000 sq. km of Ukrainian land in 2025, says Putin
By Emily Turner
