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Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine
"NATO and UK officials have warned that Western military ammunition stockpiles are reaching 'the bottom of the barrel,'" said Adm.
Rob Bauer, chair of the NATO Military Committee.
He emphasized the need for increased production to assist Ukrainian fighters.
The Pentagon also expressed concerns about depleting funds.
The White House remains confident that Congress will approve new Ukraine aid.
Funding for Kyiv was not included in a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown, but the White House believes it will be approved separately.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the eastern frontline in Kharkiv, stating its crucial importance in keeping the entire east strong.
Zelensky discussed the constant Russian terror against Kharkiv and the region, as well as the occupiers' attempts to intensify assaults on Ukrainian positions.
Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania have agreed to move some border checks for Ukrainian grain from the Polish border to a Lithuanian port to speed up exports.
Additionally, more ships have used Ukraine's self-declared humanitarian corridor through the Black Sea.
Russian air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile near Crimea.
The Ukrainian Security Service claimed to have cracked a large Russian spy ring in the south of the country, detaining 13 informants.
EU lawmakers have approved a four-year budget that would provide up to 50 billion euros for Ukraine to tackle the crisis caused by Russia's war.
The US is increasingly urging Ukraine to do more to combat corruption, with some forms of non-military aid potentially in jeopardy.
Ukraine has seized nearly $5.5 million in assets belonging to the Russian defense company Rostvertol PJSC.
The assets include components for combat helicopters.
The Ukrainian anti-corruption court upheld a claim from the Ministry of Justice to transfer the assets to Ukraine.
NATO and UK officials have warned that Western militaries are running out of ammunition to give to Ukraine.
Production needs to increase to meet the demand.
UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey emphasized the need to continue aid for Ukraine and rebuild stockpiles.
The Pentagon cautioned that while there are enough funds for now to support Ukraine, funding could run out without action from Congress.
They urge Congress to act to ensure no disruption in support as the department seeks to replenish stocks.
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"NATO and UK officials have warned that Western military ammunition stockpiles are reaching 'the bottom of the barrel,'" said Adm.
Rob Bauer, chair of the NATO Military Committee.
He emphasized the need for increased production to assist Ukrainian fighters.
The Pentagon also expressed concerns about depleting funds.
The White House remains confident that Congress will approve new Ukraine aid.
Funding for Kyiv was not included in a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown, but the White House believes it will be approved separately.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the eastern frontline in Kharkiv, stating its crucial importance in keeping the entire east strong.
Zelensky discussed the constant Russian terror against Kharkiv and the region, as well as the occupiers' attempts to intensify assaults on Ukrainian positions.
Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania have agreed to move some border checks for Ukrainian grain from the Polish border to a Lithuanian port to speed up exports.
Additionally, more ships have used Ukraine's self-declared humanitarian corridor through the Black Sea.
Russian air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile near Crimea.
The Ukrainian Security Service claimed to have cracked a large Russian spy ring in the south of the country, detaining 13 informants.
EU lawmakers have approved a four-year budget that would provide up to 50 billion euros for Ukraine to tackle the crisis caused by Russia's war.
The US is increasingly urging Ukraine to do more to combat corruption, with some forms of non-military aid potentially in jeopardy.
Ukraine has seized nearly $5.5 million in assets belonging to the Russian defense company Rostvertol PJSC.
The assets include components for combat helicopters.
The Ukrainian anti-corruption court upheld a claim from the Ministry of Justice to transfer the assets to Ukraine.
NATO and UK officials have warned that Western militaries are running out of ammunition to give to Ukraine.
Production needs to increase to meet the demand.
UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey emphasized the need to continue aid for Ukraine and rebuild stockpiles.
The Pentagon cautioned that while there are enough funds for now to support Ukraine, funding could run out without action from Congress.
They urge Congress to act to ensure no disruption in support as the department seeks to replenish stocks.
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