Additional American funding for Ukrainian troops will not lead to a breakthrough on the battlefield, but it will allow for a gradual pushing back of the Russians, according to Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Senator Jack Reed. According to him, if US lawmakers approve additional aid for Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine will gradually push back the Russians by the end of the year. A breakthrough is not expected. The committee chair also suggested that with additional assistance from the US, the Ukrainian army could launch an offensive next year. “…then next year, 2025, has…