Russia’s central theory of the war may be starting to crack. For two years, Moscow’s strategy has been to absorb brutal losses, keep grinding forward and convince Ukraine and the West that time is on Russia’s side. But as of May 2026, the line has slipped below zero: Russia is no longer gaining ground on a net basis, it is losing it. That does not mean the war is over or that the Russian army is collapsing, but it does mean the map is no longer rewarding Russia’s attrition machine. What are you

⚡️ Zelensky called the massive drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region a “fully justified response” to Russia’s war“Our responses to Russia’s prolongation of the war and strikes against our cities and communities are entirely fair. This time, Ukrainian long-range sanctions reached the Moscow region, and we clearly tell Russians: their state must end its war.”Zelensky also thanked the SBU and Ukraine’s Defense Forces for the precision of the strikes, noting that the distance from the Uk