The Russian military is making significant territorial gains in eastern Ukraine, capturing nearly six times more land in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is struggling as Russian troops push back, raising concerns about Ukraine’s strategic position. Despite these advances, Russia faces heavy casualties. The conflict remains complex as geopolitical tensions rise with the potential return of a Donald Trump administration that may reconsider military aid to Ukraine.