"The window for the Russians is whether they can mount an offensive before the aid gets there."

Putin is now on the clock to make gains in Ukraine but will already be facing increased defence from Ukraine as they ease ammunition rationing ahead of US aid arrival, says Prof. Scott Lucas.

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