Ukraine Sees Russia Land-Grab Attempt Before More Weapons Arrive.

UKRAINE; RUSSIA

Russian forces are attempting to seize Ukrainian territory in order to pressure Ukraine's allies into agreeing to a ceasefire before weapons deliveries arrive. The Russian military has been taking advantage of their superior weaponry and manpower, opening a new front in the northeastern Kharkiv region. While US weapons have started to arrive, it will take time for them to reach critical levels. Ukrainian officials are calling for permission to strike inside Russian territory and for more Western fighter jets to effectively defend against Russian attacks. [Extracted from the article]

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