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Ukraine Reclaims Territory as Peace Talks Loom

3/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian troops have regained nine settlements in Zaporizhzhia since late January.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said Ukraine reclaimed more territory than Russia since summer 2024.
Progress followed outages of Starlink terminals that disrupted Russian communications.
Russian gains have halved for two consecutive months, with 126 square kilometers occupied in February.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the President of Ukraine, announced United States brokered peace talks are expected this week.

History

Historical Context

In September 2022, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive in the Kharkiv region, reclaiming over 6,000 square kilometers from Russian control. This rapid advance, which included the recapture of key cities like Izium and Kupiansk, disrupted Russian supply lines and boosted Ukrainian morale. These territorial gains may significantly influence future peace negotiations, reshaping the ongoing conflict's dynamics.

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Story summary

Ukrainian troops have regained nine settlements in Zaporizhzhia since late January.
Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said Ukraine reclaimed more territory than Russia since summer 2024.
Progress followed outages of Starlink terminals that disrupted Russian communications.
Russian gains have halved for two consecutive months, with 126 square kilometers occupied in February.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the President of Ukraine, announced United States brokered peace talks are expected this week.

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