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As 2025 began, Russia's territorial gains drastically slowed, indicating a troubling trend. Reports from various institutions like the Institute for the Study of War reveal that Russian forces could only secure 165 square miles in January, diminishing to 137 in February and as low as 78 in March, ultimately capturing a mere 68 square miles in April.
Fresh evidence points to a worrying pattern—despite expectations of increased offensive capability as winter thawed, Russian forces have claimed less territory and experienced higher losses.