Russia Speeds Up Advance in Ukraine as Mood Darkens in Kyiv
- Russia seized most Ukrainian land last week of the year so far
- Poll shows more Ukrainians now favor peace talks with Russia
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Russia’s army is gaining speed in its advance in eastern Ukraine, seizing more land last week than at any point this year, increasing pressure on Kyiv’s US and European allies to bolster its defenses.
The gain of more than 200 square kilometers (77 square miles) adds to territory taken in a grinding summer offensive that’s involved huge losses of Russian troops and equipment.