What assessment can be drawn a month after the start of the Russian army’s offensive?

Published on: 03/24/2022 – 10:51 One month after the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine, it seems that the blitzkrieg war desired by Vladimir Putin is coming up against Ukrainian resistance. Explanation of the strategy and progress of Russian forces with Bilal Tarabey, international columnist at France 24. Map of the progress of Russian troops in Ukraine, March 24, 2022. © France 24 Just a month ago, Russian soldiers crossed the Ukrainian border on the night of February 23 to 24. After the rapid offensive of the first days, it seems that the Russian troops are bogged down on the Ukrainian front after a month of fighting. Their forces have hardly advanced since March 4, explains Bilal Tarabey, international columnist for France 24. Several phenomena explain this: the Russians have underestimated the influence of the climate, in particular the “rasputitsa” phenomenon and the capacity of Ukrainian resistance. Decryption.