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In the first few months of the war the front line moved quickly, with Russia gaining ground quickly before being pushed back by a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

But the weapons may grant Ukraine some advantage at a time when Russian troops have been gaining ground in the country's east and morale is low.

Trump also increased his share of voters without a college degree, gained ground with Black voters in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and held steady nationally with white women, shocking Democrats who had expected a post-Dobbs uprising.

At every sign that Trump gained ground, the crowd erupted into loud applause and chants of “Trump” and “fight”.

On the other hand, Harris may be gaining ground with Black men … while she’s losing with Latino men.