"Joe Biden's Concerns Over Congressional Chaos and Aid Disruption in Russia-Ukraine War"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that despite fatigue, Ukraine is pushing ahead with its counteroffensive against Russia. Ukrainian forces made partial progress in their drive southwards, repelling Russian attacks near Robotyne and Verbove. In the east, Ukraine resisted Russian attempts to reverse their gains. Russia claimed to have shot down 31 Ukrainian drones and launched glide bombs at a target in the Kherson region. Diplomatically, US President Joe Biden expressed concern over Republican infighting affecting aid to Ukraine, while British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for continued support. European Council President Charles Michel supported Ukraine's EU membership by 2030. Ukraine's grain exports were down due to a Russian blockade, and France condemned the eight-year jail term given to exiled journalist Marina Ovsyannikova. The US transferred seized ammunition from Iran to Ukraine, and NATO called for increased arms production.