"Ukrainian Troops Withdraw from Avdiivka Amid Ammunition Shortage"

Ukrainian troops have withdrawn from the key eastern town of Avdiivka after months of heavy fighting with Russian forces, with the country's top military commander citing the need to avoid encirclement and preserve lives. The withdrawal is seen as a major win for Russia, with concerns about potential further Russian gains and the risk of Avdiivka falling into Russian control. International responses include security pacts with France and Germany, additional funding from the European Union, and a foreign aid package from the U.S., with urgent calls for Congress to pass the national security supplemental bill to support Ukrainian forces.