Russia's advance in Ukraine has stalled for the first time in over two years, with Ukrainian forces recapturing small areas and raising questions about the war's next phase.

Russia’s advance in Ukraine stalled in March, with no territorial gains for the first time in over two years, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukrainian forces recaptured small areas, signalling a slowdown in Moscow’s momentum after months of progress, raising new questions about the war’s next phase.