Key Takeaways from the ISW:

  • Russian forces continue to conduct drone strikes intentionally targeting civilians in southern Ukraine, weaponizing civilian harm as an intentional tool of war.
  • The Kremlin continues to set conditions for possible future aggression against the Baltic states.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated Ukraine’s willingness to conduct a ceasefire over the Easter holiday and/or a ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes.
  • The Kremlin is reportedly considering replacing three Russian governors ahead of the September 2026 elections.
  • Ukrainian forces recently advanced in the Slovyansk direction.
  • Ukrainian forces struck oil infrastructure in Leningrad Oblast and a defense industrial plant in Voronezh Oblast.
  • Russian forces launched 110 drones against Ukraine.

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