Russia Seizes Villages, Exploiting Advantage Gained From Ukraine's Long Wait for Western Aid.

Russian forces have recently seized several villages in eastern Ukraine, taking advantage of the delay in promised U.S. military aid. Ukrainian troops have retreated from these captured villages, highlighting their vulnerability after months of waiting for aid and their failure to mobilize more soldiers. While Russia has not achieved a large-scale breakthrough, it is gradually advancing towards its goal of taking control of Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland. The recent setbacks for Ukraine are not solely due to delays in Western support, and it will take time for Ukraine to arm, train, and prepare new recruits. [Extracted from the article]