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Despite regular strikes on Ukraine, Russia's offensive seems to be losing steam

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Andrei Belousov observe a minute of silence at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 12, 2026.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Andrei Belousov observe a minute of silence following an award ceremony marking Russia Day national holiday at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 12, 2026. © Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Reuters

Strikes on Ukraine remain a regular occurrence, but behind this show of force, the Russian army’s offensive on the front lines is showing signs of slowing down, analysts say. More than four years after the full-scale invasion began, Russian capture of Ukrainian towns are becoming increasingly rare.

Ukrainian towns and cities have suffered months of intensifying Russian bombardment. But on the battlefield, Russia's offensive is showing signs of losing steam.

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