Zelenskyy's surprise visits to Finland and Netherlands spark calls for more firepower.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to Helsinki to secure greater firepower for his country's armed forces as they prepare for a possible counteroffensive against Russia. The Nordic countries have been among Kyiv's strongest backers since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The US plans to send Ukraine about $300 million in additional military aid, including artillery rounds, howitzers, air-to-ground rockets, and ammunition. Military analysts think Ukraine is targeting supply lines in the Russian rear while gearing up for a possible counteroffensive amid improving weather conditions and as it receives large amounts of weapons and ammunition from its Western allies.