Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms

Russia pounded eastern Ukraine on Tuesday as the U.S. defense secretary promised to “keep moving heaven and earth” to get Kyiv the weapons it needs to repel the new offensive even as Moscow warned such support risked widening the war.

Two months into the devastating conflict, Western arms have already helped Ukraine stall Russia’s invasion — but its leaders have said they need more support fast.

 

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms

Russia pounds eastern Ukraine as West promises Kyiv new arms