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Analysts, such as those from the Institute for the Study of War, warn that if Russia succeeds, they could control nearly the entire Donbass region by 2025, cutting off vital Ukrainian supply routes and fulfilling a key objective for Moscow’s war aims. While Russia has gained some territory—seizing towns like Chasvar—progress remains slow, with recent estimates suggesting that over 18 months, Russia has seized only a tiny fraction of Ukrainian land.