Despite the Russian leader's 2022 declaration, Moscow does not fully control these Ukrainian regions but hopes that the U.S.

This battlefield map shows Ukraine's reported advances in the Belgorod region in Russia. This battlefield map shows Ukraine's reported advances in the Belgorod region in Russia. INSTITUTE FOR THE ...

Fighting has raged in Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale invasion ... times when there have been changes not reflected in the maps.

Ukraine holds deposits of 22 out of 34 minerals the EU classifies as critical. Many are in parts controlled by Russia.

(This area can be seen outlined in black on the map above) Following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin's forces have taken over a much larger portion of the east and ...