The Kremlin has repeatedly said arms shipments to Ukraine from allies prolong the conflict Moscow started and raise the risk of escalation. The U.S. confirmed this week it had paused supplying some arms to fight Russian aggression.

July 2, there were 185 combat engagements on the front. Fighting was recorded in 12 directions, reports the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "During the past day, the aviation, missile troops,