Ukraine's Fate Hangs in the Balance as U.S. Aid Decision Looms

Western intelligence agencies warn that if the United States does not provide more military aid to Ukraine, the country is "certain to fail" and could face defeat by the summer. Ukrainian forces are already rationing ammunition, and without continued US support, they would be unable to defend against Russia's invasion force. President Joe Biden's $61 billion aid package is currently stalled in Congress due to Republican demands for new policy changes related to border security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pleaded with lawmakers for assistance, but the fate of the aid package remains uncertain. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin remains undeterred in his goals, despite declassified US intelligence reports revealing significant casualties among Russian troops.