Ukrainian defenses face a challenge as Russian troops make gains ahead of the Putin-Trump summit
This week's advances amount to only a limited success for Russia, analysts say, since it still needs to consolidate its gains before achieving a true breakthrough. Still, it's a potentially dangerous moment for Ukraine.
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