NextFin news, On August 17, 2025, the DeepState analytical project disclosed that after more than 1000 days of war, Russian forces have occupied less than 1% of Ukraine's internationally recognized territory. The report specifies that from November 12, 2022, to August 17, 2025, Russia's occupation increased by only 5,842 square kilometers, reaching a total of 114,493 square kilometers, which constitutes approximately 0.97% of Ukraine's land area.

The DeepState report highlighted that Russia achieved significant territorial gains only during the initial days of the full-scale invasion. However, Ukrainian counteroffensives in northern regions, including Kharkiv and Kherson oblasts, have reclaimed substantial areas, limiting further Russian advances.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on August 17, 2025, that any negotiations with Russia to end the war must be based on the current line of contact. He also expressed willingness to discuss territorial issues only directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the United States, and Russia.

The report comes amid ongoing diplomatic developments, including statements by former U.S. President Donald Trump advocating territorial exchanges between Ukraine and Russia, which Ukrainian leadership has rejected. A high-level meeting involving President Zelensky, President Trump, and European leaders is scheduled for August 18, 2025, at the White House to discuss the conflict.

These facts were reported by Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda, citing the DeepState analytical project and official statements from Ukrainian President Zelensky.

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