Another New Year at War: Ukraine’s Troops Doubt It Will Be the Last

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Cassandra Vinograd and Oleksandr ChubkoJanuary 1, 2026 at 09:43 AM

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As 2026 begins, Ukrainian soldiers on the eastern front lines face another year of war with Russia, with little hope for a swift resolution. The conflict, now in its fourth year, sees Russian forces advancing and peace negotiations stalled. Soldiers in the Da Vinci Wolves Battalion express that their primary goal for the year is survival, as planning for the future seems impossible. The war has evolved, with drones dominating the battlefield and Russia shifting to smaller-scale assaults. Despite diplomatic fluctuations, the front line has seen slow but steady Russian gains, bolstering President Putin's confidence. The situation leaves Ukrainian troops bracing for continued conflict.

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Moscow 40% Vladimir V. Putin 50% United States 50% Volodymyr Zelensky 50% Donald J. Trump 60% Da Vinci Wolves Battalion ×270% Ukraine ×690% Russia ×590%

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ukraine war 100% russian advances 80% front line 70% troop movements 60% drones 60% military strategy 50% peace negotiations 50% u.s.-ukraine relationship 40%