Decoded: Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond

Decoded: Ukraine, Russia, and Beyond

Ukraine, Russia Seek More Leverage Before Peace Deal is Finalized

Tuesday saw a record number of Russian ground assaults.

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Viktor Kovalenko
Dec 17, 2025
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The Russia-Ukraine war, now approaching its fourth year in February next year, has seen a notable intensification along the eastern frontline in recent weeks. Over the past two days, Russian forces have ramped up ground attacks against Ukrainian defenders along the more than 1,000 km frontline in eastern Ukraine, aiming to seize more territory. This could be in connection with the US-backed peace deal, which is nearing its final stages of development.

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