Russia ramps up offensives on 2 fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage

Russia has intensified offensives in Ukraine, aiming to maximize territorial gains before ceasefire talks. Fighting has expanded to Dnipropetrovsk, while Ukraine seeks to stall advances, focusing on the Donetsk region. Zelenskyy awaits potential U.S. support and sanctions, crucial as Ukraine faces shortages and intense battles. Russia's advances near Pokrovsk, while Ukraine tries to hold Russia in the north.