Ukraine's Tough Fight: Pokrovsk Under Siege

In eastern Ukraine, the city of Pokrovsk is under intense pressure from Russian forces. The Kremlin claims to have surrounded Ukrainian troops, but Ukraine denies this, saying they are reinforcing their positions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently visited troops near Pokrovsk to show his support. The situation in Pokrovsk is dire. Russian forces have advanced into the city, and fighting is happening on every street. Ukrainian special forces were sent in to try and turn the tide, but it's not clear if this has helped. Some people are questioning why Ukraine is still fighting for Pokrovsk, as it might be a battle they can't win. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered officials to look into resuming nuclear tests. This comes after former US President Donald Trump suggested the US might do the same. Putin said Russia would only test nuclear weapons if another nuclear power did first. Russia has been testing nuclear-powered weapons, but not actual nuclear bombs. Pokrovsk is a key city for both sides. If Russia takes it, they could move closer to their goal of controlling the entire Donetsk region. But Russia's advances are slow, and they are suffering heavy losses. Ukraine is also struggling, with shortages of soldiers and supplies, and constant attacks from Russian drones. The war in Ukraine is not just about fighting on the ground. Diplomatic talks between Russia and the US have stopped, and former US President Donald Trump has suggested letting Russia and Ukraine fight it out. The US has imposed sanctions on Russia's oil industry, but is still not giving Ukraine some of the weapons it needs.