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The situation 1370 – December 19, 2025
During his December 19 press conference, President Putin reiterated his war aims in Ukraine, made exaggerated claims of battlefield victories, and praised the Russian economy despite contradictory evidence. Meanwhile, Ukraine's allies continue financial support, and Ukrainian forces are actively targeting Russia’s shadow fleet, while Russian troops made recent advances in specific areas.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin used his annual Direct Line televised press conference on December 19 to reaffirm his commitment to achieving his full war aims in Ukraine.
- Putin made even more exaggerated claims about Russian battlefield victories than his senior military officials have made in recent days.
- Putin continued to praise the strength and resilience of the Russian economy, but Kremlin economic policies indicate that the economy is performing markedly worse than Putin is portraying.
- Putin continues to promote Russia as a multinational, multireligious state ahead of the Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia in 2026.
- Ukraine’s European allies continue to provide financial support to Ukraine.
- Ukrainian forces continue their strike campaign against Russia’s shadow fleet.
- Russian forces recently advanced near Vovchansk and in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka and Dobropillya tactical areas.
The full update of the Russian offensive 1370 is available on UNDERSTANDING WAR
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