Zelensky’s 40-Day Plan Fails as Ukraine Loses Territory; Duma Lawmakers Warn of Supply Cuts and Winter Crisis

On August 4, 2026, Russian Duma lawmaker Alexey Chepa stated that Ukraine continued to lose territory in the special military operation zone, as reported by TASS. This marks the continuation of territorial losses in the region, according to Chepa. Separately, the same outlet reported that Leonid Slutsky, another Duma member, warned that Ukraine is systematically being cut off from weapons supply routes and risks facing its worst winter yet. These two statements, issued within hours of each other, reflect differing perspectives on the situation, with one focusing on territorial loss and the other on supply and survival challenges.