Russian forces seized almost 5,000 sq. km of Ukrainian land in 2025, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned on Tuesday Russian forces had captured almost 5,000 sq. km (1,930 sq. miles) of Ukrainian territory this yr, claiming Moscow retained “full strategic initiative” on the battlefield. The beneficial properties characterize about 1% of Ukraine’s land space, bringing whole Russian management to almost 20%.[/gpt3]