Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Ukraine would lose the war against Russia without continued military assistance from the United States. In an interview, Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of unity between Ukraine and the US, stating that designated President Donald Trump could influence Russian President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, reports indicate that President Joe Biden has approved the supply of anti-personnel mines to Ukraine, amid escalating tensions and Russian advances in the Donbass region.