Zelensky On Backfoot As Top U.S. Official Makes Stunning Admission 'Russia Making Gains In Donbass'

The U.S. Defense Department has acknowledged that Russia is making incremental gains in Ukraine's Donbass region. A spokesperson, Major General Pat Ryder, noted that while Russia is capturing villages in Donetsk, he declined to estimate how long it would take for Russian forces to reach the strategic logistics hub of Pokrovsk. Ryder also mentioned that Washington would not comment on Russian advances and that explanations should come from Ukrainian forces. Watch #Russia #Ukraine #Donbass #Kursk #USDefense #PatRyder #Pokrovsk #Orlovka #NizhnyayaParovaya #Nechaev #MilitaryConflict #BufferZone #RussianAdvances #UkrainianIncursion #Donetsk #Moscow Times Of India Videos Bring You Global News, Views And Sharp Analysis. We Track India's Global Rise, Her Increasing Engagement With The World, The Changing Geopolitical Landscape Amid Conflicts And Wars And The Emerging World Order. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and never miss an update. For daily news & updates and exclusive stories, follow the Times of India Facebook: Instagram: Download the app: Follow the TOI WhatsApp channel: