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Putin Claims Russian Forces Advancing on All Fronts in Ukraine

Published December 29, 2025, 15:13
Putin Claims Russian Forces Advancing on All Fronts in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russian forces are making advances on all fronts in Ukraine, particularly in the areas of Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson. According to Putin, Ukrainian forces are retreating and the capture of territory is proceeding as planned. The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, reported that Russian forces have captured 6,460 square kilometers of territory in Ukraine since the beginning of the year, bringing 334 communities under their control. Reuters notes that it cannot independently verify this information. The statement comes amid recent talks between the US and Ukraine regarding security guarantees.