"Ukraine's Zelenskyy Seeks Support as Russia Tightens Grip on Avdiivka"

Russian forces are intensifying their push to capture the strategic city of Avdiivka in eastern Ukraine, where Ukrainian defenders are facing severe ammunition shortages and being outnumbered 7-to-1. The United States is Ukraine’s biggest supporter, but political disagreements among American lawmakers are holding up $60 billion in aid for Kyiv. The battle for Avdiivka is critical for both Russia, seeking a morale boost ahead of the anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, and Ukraine, whose president is urging Western allies for continued military support. Despite the intense fighting, analysts believe that capturing Avdiivka would be more of a symbolic win for Russia and would not bring significant changes to the front line.