Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 700
Airstrikes kill at least 18, says Zelenskiy; Turkish parliament OKs Sweden for Nato; Russians attacks probe for areas where Ukraine lacks firepower
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Airstrikes kill at least 18, says Zelenskiy; Turkish parliament OKs Sweden for Nato; Russians attacks probe for areas where Ukraine lacks firepower
US News: The United States is out of money for Ukraine, unable to send the ammunition and missiles that the government in Kyiv needs to fend off Russia's invasion. Washington will look to allies to keep bridging the gap.
The Ukrainian government has alerted U.S. defense officials that their troops are low on ammunition and other equipment as President Joe Biden’s request for additional money to supply Ukraine in its war with Russia remains stalled in Congress, a top Pentagon official said.
As the war enters its 700th day, these are the main developments.
The Pentagon expects Ukraine to receive its first F-16 fighters and the accompanying spare parts and infrastructure this year. Source: Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, as reported by European Pravda Quote: "We are working as a coalition on [the F-16 program]; we are aiming to bring Ukraine's F-16 program to initial operating capability in 2024.