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His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow ... to apply pressure in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, as a map shows the state of play on parts of the front line.

as a map shows the latest state of play. It comes amid recent advances by Ukrainian forces near Toretsk and Pokrovsk and concerns about continued United States aid for Kyiv's war effort.

That area was repeatedly targeted by Israeli air strikes throughout the war and was subject to a siege in the latter half of 2024. Civilians were ordered to evacuate amid heavy bombardment.

US officials have said they are planning on using the meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts to determine whether Kyiv is willing to make material concessions to Russia to end the war. "You can't ...