Overview

• Ukraine's forces are digging in for a long defense along the front line, preparing for a protracted conflict with Russia.
• Critical U.S. military supplies are delayed in Congress, affecting Ukraine's ability to counter Russian advances.
• Despite setbacks and a shift from offensive to defensive strategies, Ukrainian troops remain committed to fighting.
• Russian forces have gained tactical advantages but face low advancing capacity, according to Ukrainian officers.
• Early voting in Russia's presidential election has begun in occupied areas of Ukraine, amid expectations of Putin's re-election.