Ukraine Pulls Out of Embattled City Under Russian Pressure.

Ukraine's military has announced the withdrawal of troops from the city of Avdiivka in the east, near Russian-occupied Donetsk, to prevent them from being surrounded by advancing Russian forces. The decision comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of military supplies and uncertainty over ongoing aid from the US. Avdiivka has been heavily affected by fighting since 2022, and its loss adds to the challenges faced by Ukraine's political and military leadership. The US Senate has approved $95 billion in assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, but the legislation still needs to pass the House of Representatives. European officials have expressed concerns about the delays in aid from the US. [Extracted from the article]