But officials said the U.S. policy calling on Ukraine not to use American-provided munitions to strike offensively inside Russia has not changed.
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Ukraine’s army chief says Russia is augmenting its troops presence in the Kharkiv region
A lengthy delay in U.S. military aid has slowed crucial deliveries to the battlefield for Ukraine, and Russia has exploited the delays to make advances in the Kharkiv region.
U.S. pledges $135 million in aid to Western-leaning Moldova to counter Russian influence
Moldova faced an acute energy crisis after Russia dramatically reduced natural gas supplies in the winter of 2022.
France’s Macron urges green light for Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron said that France’s position is that ‘we think we must allow (Ukraine) to neutralize the (Russian) military sites from which the missiles are fired.’
Zelensky gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs
Ukraine has repeatedly tried to strike behind Russian lines, often with drones, though Russia’s response to the new technology used in unmanned vehicles has improved in recent months.
Zelensky says Ukraine has taken back control in areas of Kharkiv region, aerial attacks continue
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the Kremlin’s army is attempting to create a ‘buffer zone’ in the Kharkiv region to prevent Ukrainian cross-border attacks.
With Ukraine losing ground, allies debate how to squeeze cash out of frozen Russian assets
The debate is getting more urgent as Russia gains territory on the battlefield and as the outlook for Ukraine’s state finances looks shakier.
Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Russia renews its assault
The U.S. defense secretary and as many as 50 defense leaders from Europe and around the world met Monday to coordinate more military aid to Ukraine.
At least 11 killed as Russia presses forward with its offensive in northeastern Ukraine
Russia launched an offensive in the Kharkiv region late last week, significantly adding to the pressure on Ukraine’s outnumbered and outgunned forces which are waiting for delayed deliveries of crucial weapons.
Ukrainian troops pull out of some areas amid Russian offensive
Visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought to reassure Ukraine of continuing American support, announcing a $2 billion arms deal, most of it from a package approved last month.