General Christopher Donahue, commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, said allies could seize Kaliningrad "in a timeframe that is unheard of."

When the war in Ukraine erupted, the world looked to Russia’s military—long regarded as a modern, invigorated force—to act with speed and vigor. Instead, it staggered. A series of expensive blunders quickly destroyed that reputation,

On July 14 U.S. President Donald Trump announced a significant shift in U.S. policy toward ending the war in Ukraine, unveiling a new plan to boost military support for Kyiv while increasing pressure on Moscow.