US prevented Ukraine from launching anniversary attacks on Russia

Ukrainian officials had plans for "mass strikes" on Russian cities on the first anniversary of the war, but US intervention led them to stand down, according to leaked classified documents. The plan was reportedly directed by Ukraine's military intelligence chief, but officials in Kyiv have disputed the report. The US has provided billions of dollars in security assistance to Ukraine, but has been hesitant to provide capabilities that would allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia and Russian-occupied territories. Ukraine has conducted strikes far from the front lines of the ongoing conflict, targeting Russian military installations.