The Urgency of Ukraine: A Call for Support

The White House has warned that it is running out of time and money to provide more weapons to Ukraine unless Congress approves additional funding. President Biden's budget director emphasized that cutting off military assistance would severely hinder Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán called for the EU to avoid making any decisions regarding Ukraine's membership talks. In Russia, a high-ranking general died during the offensive in Ukraine, and President Putin expressed regret over deteriorating ties with Western countries. Additionally, Ukraine reported a significant increase in cargo exports despite Russia's blockade, and Poland called on the EU to restore permits limiting transit for Ukrainian truckers. The Ukrainian military also claimed to have attacked oil depots in the Russia-controlled city of Luhansk, while Russian forces continued their assault on the industrial town of Avdiivka.