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NATO weighs more arms for Ukraine, as Russia batters Bakhmut

Russia Ukraine War

A Ukrainian soldier patrols the street in Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine. Source: AP / Libkos

Russia has launched another offensive in eastern Ukraine, hammering the city of Bakhmut with artillery fire. Both Moscow and Ukraine, along with Kyiv's western allies, are standing firm in their positions, as the one year anniversary of the invasion approaches.


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