Russia has escalated its missile strikes on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, in an attempt to intimidate and limit access to information. The Kremlin seeks to exploit Ukraine’s shortage of air defense systems and potentially launch a ground assault. Amidst these attacks, Western nations have pledged significant military aid to Ukraine, including long-range artillery and missiles. The U.S. is set to vote on $61 billion in war aid, while Britain has committed 500 million pounds in supplies. However, the European Union has yet to provide concrete support for air defense, and Ukraine plans to crack down on young men of conscription age who have left the country.