Putin's Aggressive Plans for Ukraine Despite Weapons Shortage

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged shortages of vital weapons and ammunition but claimed Ukraine's counteroffensive was failing, with Kyiv's forces suffering "catastrophic" battlefield losses. Putin suggested he could order his troops to try to seize more land in Ukraine to protect bordering Russian territory. Ukraine quickly denied Putin's claims about its counteroffensive, insisting slow progress was being made along the 600-mile front line. The US government announced its latest military aid package for Ukraine, worth some $325 million, which will include more armored fighting and infantry transport vehicles.