"Ukraine's Determination in Face of War: Zelensky Confident in Victory as Military Seeks Additional Soldiers"

On day 665 of the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine's military reported Russia's fifth air attack on Kyiv this month, with no casualties or destruction. Ukraine's military is holding the line in the eastern Kharkiv region despite being outgunned by Russian forces. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for the mobilization of 500,000 more troops and urged Western allies to maintain support. Italy passed a decree allowing the supply of weapons and equipment to Ukraine. The UN's human rights chief indicated that Russia may have committed war crimes in Ukraine. A court in Poland convicted 14 citizens of Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine for being part of a spy ring. Russia's defense minister claimed increased production of tanks, drones, and artillery shells since the invasion began. The US Senate aims to pass an agreement to provide additional aid to Ukraine.