Russia eastern offensive is becoming bogged down

What was meant to be a more focused and effective force is slogging through individual villages rather than smashing through Ukraine’s defences

Week April 27 - May 4

Russia appeared to become bogged down in a new military stalemate in eastern Ukraine during the 10th week of its war, as its forces made incremental advances but failed to score any major breakthroughs.

At the same time, Russia attempted to prepare to annex the regions it holds economically and administratively, while the US prepared…