Four Years of War: How Russia's Control Over One-Fifth of Ukraine Has Reshaped the Conflict

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Four Years of War: Russia Controls 1/5th of Ukraine, But Gains Slow to a Crawl

What has changed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since 2022

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Moneycontrol•24-02-2026, 16:53

Four Years of War: Russia Controls 1/5th of Ukraine, But Gains Slow to a Crawl

•Four years after the full-scale invasion, Russia controls 19.4% of Ukraine, including Crimea and parts of Donetsk and Luhansk.
•Despite controlling a significant portion, Russia's territorial gains have slowed dramatically, adding only 0.79% in the last year.
•The conflict has evolved into a war of attrition, with Russia focusing on grinding battles and Ukraine stabilizing the front lines.
•Holding occupied territory is increasingly costly for Russia, requiring constant troop presence and security against partisan activity.
•Ukraine has prevented decisive Russian breakthroughs, relying on Western aid, drone warfare, and battlefield adaptation.

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