Ukraine’s government wants to restore the country’s frontier to where it was before Russia launched its first invasion more than a decade ago. The U.S. defense secretary said that was “unrealistic.” ...

Newsweek's map also shows Russian advances near Kurakhove, Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka. Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia groups said: "The city is effectively holding on." ...