Since mid-2024, Ukrainian residents and officials have been evacuating assets from frontline towns like Pokrovsk amid advancing Russian forces. Pro-Kremlin social media shows Russian troops entering the town, posing challenges for Ukraine's defenses against a backdrop of geopolitical tensions.

President Zelenskiy's government grapples with the likely fall of Pokrovsk and a host of internal issues. Despite economic strain, Ukraine's economy has exceeded its pre-invasion size. However, ongoing corruption and conscription issues present significant hurdles.

Ukraine hopes to advance its military industry and maintain resistance, while European nations deliberate on financial aid. The EU considers a reparations loan, using frozen Russian assets, crucial in supporting Ukraine's ongoing war eff

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