The United States has made a stunning statement over Ukraine's possible defeat. The White House admitted that the situation in Ukraine is dire and they could lose. Washington has also finally acknowledged the "significance" of Avdiivka's fall. The assessment contradicts earlier claims that the loss of Avdiivka was not crucial for Kyiv. Russia has crushed Ukrainian resistance and made significant gains in recent weeks. After the Avdiivka victory, Russia captured Pobeda, Lastochkyne, Sieverne, and Stepove. INTERNATIONAL NEWS