"Russian Forces Gain Ground in Ukraine as Conflict Enters Third Year"
Russian forces have made offensive gains in Ukraine by slowly overpowering Ukrainian positions in Avdiivka, as international aid for Kyiv has slowed, leading to dwindling weapons stockpiles. Ukrainian officials have raised alarms about the military's lack of personnel and shells to counter the slow-rolling Russian attack. The U.S. and European countries have provided significant military aid, but funding pledges for ammunition and weapons have become scarcer as the war has worn on. Despite the challenges, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vows to fight until "every inch of Ukrainian land" is returned from Russian control, while the U.S. plans to impose new sanctions on Russia in response to the situation.