Over the past week, several significant developments have occurred in the Russia-Ukraine War. 

One key development is that Ukrainian troops are contesting Russian advances in the Sumy region in the hopes of halting and reversing Russian territorial gains. Russia has captured over 190 square kilometers of the Sumy region, which allows it to position its troops within only 20 kilometers of the city of Sumy itself. The proximity of Russian forces increases the city’s vulnerability to artillery and drone attacks. The Ukrainian government has issued evacuation orders for over 200 regional settlements on account of the rising threat. Meanwhile, Russia has continued to build up its forces in the region. 

On June 12, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius visited Kyiv and announced that Germany would be gifting an additional €1.9 billion in military aid to Ukraine. However, Pistorius ruled out the delivery of Taurus long-range missiles, stating that Germany would help Ukraine develop its own missile systems, which could........

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