Russia said Sunday its forces had gained territory near the key battleground town of Chasiv Yar in east Ukraine, highlighting the pressure facing Kyiv as it gears up to receive $61 billion in new US aid.
After months of partisan infighting, the United States House of Representatives finally approved the major package in a vote Saturday, giving a morale boost to Ukrainian forces on the defensive.
"Units of the southern grouping of troops have completely liberated the settlement of Bogdanivka," Moscow's defense ministry said. Analysts have warned it will take time for Kyiv to feel the benefit of the aid package, which includes $14 billion to train and equip the Ukrainian army. "The most important thing is to have something to defend ourselves with. Both civilians and our guys. It will save our lives," she said.
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