Ukraine, allies grow confident Russia invasion losing steam
Ukraine and its allies are gaining confidence that Russia's invasion is losing momentum as the frontline stabilizes. The effectiveness of Ukrainian drone strikes is contributing to heavy Russian troop losses and increasing domestic criticism of President Putin. Despite these developments, Ukraine has yet to achieve its strategic goals, and the conflict remains unresolved.
- ▪Ukraine's frontline is stabilizing, and it is regaining territory in net terms.
- ▪Ukrainian drone deployments have significantly impacted the war, offsetting manpower disadvantages.
- ▪Russia is experiencing deepening war fatigue among its population and elite, with some officials believing the conflict has reached a dead end.
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Ukraine, allies grow confident Russia invasion losing steamSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxA destroyed dormitory building in the Luhansk region, a Russian-controlled area of Ukraine, following an overnight attack on May 22.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 22, 2026, 10:13 PMUpdated May 22, 2026, 10:13 PMKYIV – Ukraine and its allies are increasingly confident that Russia’s invasion is running out of steam as Kyiv stabilises the frontline and stalls a spring offensive by Moscow.Ukraine’s growing effectiveness at deploying drones to inflict heavy Russian troop losses is being matched by strikes behind the frontlines and deep inside Russia that are stoking increasing domestic criticism of President Vladimir Putin.Alongside an economic slowdown and restrictions on the…
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