ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 3, 2026

War in Ukraine - Latest update, key takeaways, and map from the Institute for the Study of War on January 3, 2026

Key Takeaways from the ISW:

  • The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) issued a boilerplate response condemning the US military operation against Venezuela on Jan. 3.
  • Ukraine met with national security advisors from its Western allies and partners in Kyiv on Jan. 3.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced further personnel changes within the Ukrainian government and military.
  • Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Kupyansk direction. Russian forces recently advanced in northern Kharkiv Oblast and in the Kostyantynivka-Druzhkivka tactical area.

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