Ukraine's counteroffensive poses risks for Putin.

Ukrainian forces are making gains along the borders of the eastern Donetsk and southern Zaporizhzhia regions as fierce fighting continues. Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is contemplating withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal, noting Russia took part in the agreement to maintain relationships with “friendly” countries. The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said he is “very concerned” that the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant could be caught up in Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia. The UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force announced a new $116 million package of air defense capabilities for Ukraine. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken separately announced a new $325 million security assistance for Ukraine.