Russia frustrated by 'viable' Ukraine resistance, U.S. says

 

Russia frustrated by 'viable' Ukraine resistance, U.S. says

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A man sits on his bike near a collection of ammunition, at the site of a fighting with Russian troops, after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

A man sits on his bike near a collection of ammunition, at the site of a fighting with Russian troops, after Russia launched a massive military operation against Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 26, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Russian forces are becoming increasingly frustrated by what the United States believes is a viable and very determined Ukrainian resistance, as Moscow commits more and more troops to its invasion, a senior U.S. defense official said on Saturday.

Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Editing by Daniel Wallis

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