As the Ukraine war lingers on, Ukraine’s military advances are the main focus.

Putin’s inability to align his desired political outcomes with the capacity of his military on the frontline in Ukraine, is more obvious than ever.

Russia no longer has control of any of the provinces it claimed to have “annexed” recently.

Ukraine’s counteroffensive is now making advances in the east, pushing into the Luhansk region.

Forces are also reportedly breaking into the southern area of Kherson.

It comes as a key advisor to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky says they plan on liberating all of their territory.

Military aid

The U.S. has announced an additional $625 million in security assistance for Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says it will help to boost Ukraine’s military might.

It follows a phone call between President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky.

After the call, Biden Tweeted:

“Today I spoke with President Zelenskyy to underscore that the U.S. will never recognize Russia’s annexation of Ukrainian territory.

“I reaffirmed my commitment to continue supporting Ukraine, including through today’s new $625 million security assistance package”

A top Russian diplomat was quick to hit back at the additional funding, saying

“The US continues to pump more weapons into Ukraine, facilitating the direct participation of its fighters in the conflict,”

Adding “it brings the situation closer to a dangerous line of a direct military clash between Russia and NATO.”