The Truth of the Matter Russia’s Battlefield Woes
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May 29, 2025 Joining the discussion is Seth G. Jones, an expert in defense and security at CSIS, who provides insights into the troubling state of the war in Ukraine. He reveals that Russia's military is faltering, with advances as slow as 50 meters per day and substantial casualties nearing a million by summer 2025. The conversation also highlights the economic turmoil Russia faces, including a struggling defense industry and growing inflation. Jones emphasizes the impact of these failures on Russia's domestic support and overall military strategy.
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Russia's Slow and Costly Offensive
- Russia's offensive in Ukraine since January 2024 has been extremely slow, advancing only about 50 meters per day.
- They have seized less than 1% of Ukrainian territory and are losing equipment and soldiers at disproportionate rates.
Russia's Huge Casualty Toll
- Russia is set to reach nearly 1 million casualties by mid-2025, including 250,000 fatalities.
- This casualty count is five times greater than all Soviet and Russian wars between WWII and 2022 combined.
Russia Focuses on Punishment Not Gains
- Russia's recent attacks mostly target Ukrainian cities with missiles and drones to intimidate civilians.
- Their actual territorial advances remain very slow and ineffective on key fronts like Donetsk and Kharkiv.