At the same time, President Vladimir V. Putin was showing intensified resolve while Ukraine’s demand for financing and weapons appeared increasingly inexhaustible. “So it is our responsibility to keep Ukraine and what Russia is doing high up on our agenda.”Image NATO leaders posed for a group photo at their summit in Madrid on Wednesday. “The work is going smoothly, rhythmically,” Mr. Putin said of the fighting by Russian forces. Looming over the battle of resolve is the fact that Ukraine is burning through cash and weapons. The United States has pledged $54 billion in support to Ukraine since the start of the war.

Source: International New York Times July 01, 2022 02:46 UTC