What's happened
Ukraine's withdrawal from Avdiivka highlights the impact of delayed Western aid on the conflict with Russia.
Why it matters
The withdrawal underscores the impact of delayed Western aid on Ukraine's ability to resist Russian advances, with potential implications for the ongoing conflict and international relations.
What the papers say
The Independent emphasizes the impact of ammunition shortages and delayed Western aid on Ukraine's withdrawal from Avdiivka, while The Times of Israel and The Moscow Times highlight the significance of the withdrawal as a symbolic victory for Russia. The New York Times and AP News focus on President Zelensky's warnings about the impact of the artificial deficit of weapons on Ukraine's ability to resist Russian advances.
How we got here
The withdrawal comes amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, exacerbated by delays in Western aid and ammunition shortages.
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