Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that his forces are suffering significant losses due to the slow arrival of Western arms, with half of Ukraine's brigades in the eastern region lacking proper equipment. He described the situation as 'very tough' and highlighted that only four out of the needed 14 brigades have been equipped with supplies from promised aid packages, which have been delayed. As Russian forces make gains around the strategic transport hub of Pokrovsk, Zelenskyy is set to meet U.S. President Joe Biden this month to discuss further military and economic support. Zelenskyy emphasized the need for U.S. long-range weapons to counter Russian jets operating deep within Ukrainian territory, as the conflict risks escalating further. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan mentioned that a substantial new aid package for Ukraine is being developed. Zelenskyy believes that making Ukraine stronger will pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate peace.