Live updates: Russia's war in Ukraine<br />"NATO and UK officials have warned that Western military ammunition stockpiles are reaching 'the bottom of the barrel,'" said Adm.<br />Rob Bauer, chair of the NATO Military Committee.<br />He emphasized the need for increased production to assist Ukrainian fighters.<br />The Pentagon also expressed concerns about depleting funds.<br />The White House remains confident that Congress will approve new Ukraine aid.<br />Funding for Kyiv was not included in a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown, but the White House believes it will be approved separately.<br />Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the eastern frontline in Kharkiv, stating its crucial importance in keeping the entire east strong.<br />Zelensky discussed the constant Russian terror against Kharkiv and the region, as well as the occupiers' attempts to intensify assaults on Ukrainian positions.<br />Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania have agreed to move some border checks for Ukrainian grain from the Polish border to a Lithuanian port to speed up exports.<br />Additionally, more ships have used Ukraine's self-declared humanitarian corridor through the Black Sea.<br />Russian air defenses destroyed a Ukrainian Neptune anti-ship missile near Crimea.<br />The Ukrainian Security Service claimed to have cracked a large Russian spy ring in the south of the country, detaining 13 informants.<br />EU lawmakers have approved a four-year budget that would provide up to 50 billion euros for Ukraine to tackle the crisis caused by Russia's war.<br />The US is increasingly urging Ukraine to do more to combat corruption, with some forms of non-military aid potentially in jeopardy.<br />Ukraine has seized nearly $5.5 million in assets belonging to the Russian defense company Rostvertol PJSC.<br />The assets include components for combat helicopters.<br />The Ukrainian anti-corruption court upheld a claim from the Ministry of Justice to transfer the assets to Ukraine.<br />NATO and UK officials have warned that Western militaries are running out of ammunition to give to Ukraine.<br />Production needs to increase to meet the demand.<br />UK Armed Forces Minister James Heappey emphasized the need to continue aid for Ukraine and rebuild stockpiles.<br />The Pentagon cautioned that while there are enough funds for now to support Ukraine, funding could run out without action from Congress.<br />They urge Congress to act to ensure no disruption in support as the department seeks to replenish stocks.<br />#latestnews #news #cnn
