Recent military assessments indicate that Russian forces are facing significant challenges in their offensive operations in Ukraine. Reports suggest that Russia has claimed to have captured large areas of Ukraine, specifically targeting the Donbas and Zaporizhzhia regions. However, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) points out that Russian forces will not be able to accelerate their offensive in the coming year due to a lack of strategic reserves and failures in armored assaults. The Russian General Staff has made critical mistakes on the front lines, contributing to the sluggish pace of advances. Analysts note that while Russia remains committed to its objectives, the limitations in military resources and operational setbacks suggest that the momentum of its war machine may have peaked.