Russia Gives Up on Taking Kharkiv City… For Now…

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Russia’s military ally, Iran’s President Rousi, may have died in a helicopter crash in the border region between Iran and Azerbaijan. The cause of the crash is still unknown, but it’s likely due to piloting error or mechanical malfunction. The Iranian military has been searching for the crash site, but it’s been difficult due to thick fog and night-time conditions. Three of the search and rescue crew members have also gone missing.

Meanwhile, in Ukraine, Russian forces have stabilized their offensive in the Kharkiv region, making little progress in the last four days. Ukraine has been receiving security assistance packages from the US, which have helped to hold back the Russian advance. The US has also sent additional artillery shells to Ukraine, which will arrive on the front lines soon.

The Ukrainian military has been conducting drone attacks on Russian forces, with over 100 attacks reported in the Rossoff region. Ukraine has also been receiving Stinger missiles and man-portable air defense systems from the US, which have helped to shoot down Russian aircraft.

Russia is facing fuel shortages due to refinery strikes, and is being forced to import refined oil products from Belarus and Kazakhstan. This is expected to hasten the collapse of the Russian economy.

Ukraine is also making gains on the ground, with Ukrainian forces repelling Russian assaults and destroying 20 enemy armored vehicles. Ukraine is also planning to liberate Crimea, which could destabilize Putin’s regime.

In other news, Georgia’s president has vetoed a controversial foreign influence law that Russia wanted to pass. The law was intended to restrict foreign donations to non-governmental organizations, but the president saw it as an obstacle to Georgia’s European path.

Finally, Lithuania is sending Ukraine reconnaissance drones, ammunition, and generators, as well as six Amber 1800 radar systems as part of a German-led initiative.