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https://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-has-deployed-97-of-army-in-ukraine-but-is-struggling-to-advance-u-k-says-91086284

Russia Has Deployed 97% of Army in Ukraine but Is Struggling to Advance, U.K. Says

U.S., allies gather for a second day of talks on boosting supplies to Kyiv

Fighting has been particularly fierce in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. John Moore/Getty Images

By Isabel Coles

and David Luhnow

Updated Feb. 15, 2023 12:02 pm ET

The U.K. said Russia has deployed nearly its entire army in Ukraine, increasing pressure along the front line in the east of the country but falling short of a breakthrough.

Ukrainian officials have warned of a renewed Russian onslaught to coincide with the first anniversary of Moscow’s invasion next week. But some Western officials say the offensive is unlikely to be one single event. Russian forces have redoubled attacks along the front lines in eastern Ukraine in recent weeks, eking out gains after a series of reversals last year.