The British Defense Ministry said on Saturday that Russian gains had dropped off in the first three months of 2025, assessing that Moscow had seized 143 square kilometers in March 2025. This is equivalent to 5 square kilometers per day, according to the U.K. government.

Offensive operations by Russia’s army have increased across the front line, according to social media posts by Ukrainian officers, an analysis of information from the General Staff in Kyiv and soldiers speaking to CNN.

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The U.S. special envoy met with a Russian negotiator as Trump has shown frustration with Moscow for delaying peace talks.

Separately in Belgium, nations supporting Ukraine pledged billions more in military aid and raised doubts about Moscow’s desire for peace.

Oleksandr Syrskyi said that Russia had launched a new offensive and that a large increase in assaults was already being observed.