Where did all the money go? Ukraine's organized military loses major stronghold city to Russian mercenaries

$150 billion later, Americans remain with unanswered questions about Kiev's stumbling armed forces.

Five months ago to this day, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky delivered what has now become an infamous address to the U.S. Congress. During his speech, Zelensky boldly declared the city of Bakhmut as his country’s “stronghold in the east,” adding, “the fight for Bakhmut will change the trajectory of our war for independence and for freedom.”