"War in Ukraine: Leopards, Bandvagns, and Winsents - Europe Edition Update"

Germany has announced an €8 billion aid package for Ukraine, including tanks, vehicles, drones, and ammunition. Russian forces have made gains around Avdiivka and Bakhmut, while Ukraine has gained ground along the Dnipro River. US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby described the ongoing discussions between the US and Ukraine, but remained tight-lipped on how President Biden would address Ukraine with Chinese President Xi Jinping. A Russian man has been sentenced to six years in prison for vandalizing anti-Ukraine posters in Togliatti, Russia.