Russian ground troops, apparently, are inappropriate and occupy defensive positions at a distance of 15-20 km from Kyiv, practically not moving towards the center of the Ukrainian capital. “Voice of America” writes that this was stated by a high-ranking representative of the US Department of Defense.
According to the source, it seems that the Russian military is no longer trying to advance into the Ukrainian capital, and in several districts east of Kyiv, Ukrainian troops were able to push Russian soldiers further. The source said that the Russian forces were previously 20-30 km to the east and northeast, and now are approximately 55 km.
According to the interlocutor, instead, Russian troops make more efforts to promote in the Donbas, in particular, in areas adjacent to Lugansk and Donetsk. The United States see that Russia currently gives priority to combat actions in this region, which may be an attempt to surround the Ukrainian military in these areas and do not give them to the West to protect other cities.
Source reported that the United States observes some activity of Russian ships in the Sea of Azov, including attempts to send landing ships with supplies, for example, with vehicles.