Russia “Captures” Another Village, Advances “Deep” In Kharkiv | Ukraine Slams West For Arms Shortage

Russian forces claimed to have seized a village near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, where it launched a new offensive last week. In an interview with AFP, Ukrainian President Zelensky warned Russia could intensify its offensive, urging the West for more air defences. However, Zelensky claimed Russia does “not have the forces” to attack Kyiv today, as it did in 2022. Zelensky said the "biggest advantage" for Russia was a ban on Ukraine using Western-donated weapons to strike Russian territory. Zelensky also rejected French President Macron's call for an Olympic truce, saying it would be an "advantage" to Russia, giving it time to move troops and artillery. US media reported that Kyiv urged Washington to provide intelligence on targets on Russian soil as Ukrainian troops struggle on the battlefield.