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Ukraine Warns of Retreat Amid US Aid Delays, Russian Strikes Target Energy Infrastructure

As US military aid faces delays, Ukraine grapples with potential retreats and widespread blackouts following Russian attacks on its energy sector.

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Ukrainian civilian women learn how to assemble and disassemble weapons as they attend a training for women focused on the use of weapons and combat medical kit in Kyiv on March 16, 2024.
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Overview

  • Ukraine faces potential retreat due to delays in US military aid, with Zelenskiy highlighting the lack of air defense and artillery if support doesn't come through.
  • Russian attacks target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, causing widespread blackouts and raising environmental disaster concerns.
  • European leaders warn of a 'prewar' era, with increased defense investments urged amid rising tensions.
  • Ukraine's military commander reports being outgunned sixfold by Russia on the frontlines, causing significant losses.
  • Ukraine secures $1.5 billion in funding under a World Bank program, aiding its budget and social spending during the conflict.