Joanna Kakissis

Ukraine captured a chunk of the western Russian province of Kursk last summer in a surprise incursion that embarrassed the Kremlin. Since then, Russian troops assisted by North Korean soldiers have retaken most of that land. Russia's defense ministry is claiming its soldiers have recaptured the city of Suja, an administrative center there. Following the U.S.

announcement of a ceasefire offer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military camouflage, visited Russian troops in Kursk. Putin rarely visits the front line of the full-scale war he ordered more than three years ago. Ukraine's military says its troops are hanging on to a slip of land, but acknowledge their situation is difficult. Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.

announcement of a ceasefire offer, Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in military camouflage, visited Russian troops in Kursk. Putin rarely visits the front line of the full-scale war he ordered more than three years ago. Ukraine's military says its troops are hanging on to a slip of land, but acknowledge their situation is difficult. Joanna Kakissis, NPR News, Kyiv.

Good morning, Michelle.

Good morning, Michelle.

Good morning, Michelle.

Well, Michelle, we don't know a whole lot so far. This pause appears to affect at least a billion dollars in weapons and ammunition en route and on order for Ukraine. It's unclear whether this pause also includes cutting off intelligence sharing, a partnership that has helped Ukraine strategize and plan. I should emphasize that this is the worst case scenario for Ukrainians, since the U.S.

Well, Michelle, we don't know a whole lot so far. This pause appears to affect at least a billion dollars in weapons and ammunition en route and on order for Ukraine. It's unclear whether this pause also includes cutting off intelligence sharing, a partnership that has helped Ukraine strategize and plan. I should emphasize that this is the worst case scenario for Ukrainians, since the U.S.

Well, Michelle, we don't know a whole lot so far. This pause appears to affect at least a billion dollars in weapons and ammunition en route and on order for Ukraine. It's unclear whether this pause also includes cutting off intelligence sharing, a partnership that has helped Ukraine strategize and plan. I should emphasize that this is the worst case scenario for Ukrainians, since the U.S.

has been the country's strongest single ally. since Russia's full-scale invasion three years ago. And it's painful for Ukrainians because President Zelensky has repeatedly thanked the U.S. for helping his country. And Ukrainians say they are fighting to preserve American-style liberty and democracy.

has been the country's strongest single ally. since Russia's full-scale invasion three years ago. And it's painful for Ukrainians because President Zelensky has repeatedly thanked the U.S. for helping his country. And Ukrainians say they are fighting to preserve American-style liberty and democracy.

has been the country's strongest single ally. since Russia's full-scale invasion three years ago. And it's painful for Ukrainians because President Zelensky has repeatedly thanked the U.S. for helping his country. And Ukrainians say they are fighting to preserve American-style liberty and democracy.

there hasn't been much official reaction yet though a member of ukraine's parliament said lawmakers have been in meetings to find alternatives to usaid i've been speaking with ukrainians over the last few days and many say they were expecting something like this even before friday's debacle in the oval office president trump was repeating kremlin talking points for example

there hasn't been much official reaction yet though a member of ukraine's parliament said lawmakers have been in meetings to find alternatives to usaid i've been speaking with ukrainians over the last few days and many say they were expecting something like this even before friday's debacle in the oval office president trump was repeating kremlin talking points for example

there hasn't been much official reaction yet though a member of ukraine's parliament said lawmakers have been in meetings to find alternatives to usaid i've been speaking with ukrainians over the last few days and many say they were expecting something like this even before friday's debacle in the oval office president trump was repeating kremlin talking points for example

claiming it was Ukraine, not Russia, that started the war. And the Trump administration has not been pushing back on some of Moscow's demands, including Ukraine giving up territory and a path to NATO membership.

claiming it was Ukraine, not Russia, that started the war. And the Trump administration has not been pushing back on some of Moscow's demands, including Ukraine giving up territory and a path to NATO membership.

claiming it was Ukraine, not Russia, that started the war. And the Trump administration has not been pushing back on some of Moscow's demands, including Ukraine giving up territory and a path to NATO membership.

Well, Michelle, there might not be an immediate impact. A member of the Ukrainian Parliament's Defense Committee said today that Ukraine might be able to hold on for about six months without U.S. aid. Ukraine's defense industry has also been growing exponentially since Russia's 2022 invasion. So some supplies can also come from Ukraine itself.

Well, Michelle, there might not be an immediate impact. A member of the Ukrainian Parliament's Defense Committee said today that Ukraine might be able to hold on for about six months without U.S. aid. Ukraine's defense industry has also been growing exponentially since Russia's 2022 invasion. So some supplies can also come from Ukraine itself.