“The Russians are, in fact, expediting and intensifying their offensive operations at this time, specifically in order to capitalise on this increasingly shrinking window of opportunity before the American provided aid actually reaches the frontlines and stabilises it.”
Russian gains following the capture of Avdiivka have slowed as US aid is likely to bring Russian advances to a halt, says George Barros from the Institute for the Study of War.
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