Russia sees 'window of opportunity' as Ukrainian forces await US weapons
Voice of America
Russian forces are expanding their attacks on Ukrainian border settlements close to the northeastern city of Kharkiv, opening up a new front in the war, as Kyiv struggles to hold off a renewed Russian offensive.
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