NAccording to the assessment of the governor of Donetsk region, Russia’s new offensive in Ukraine is already underway. When asked on Ukrainian television if Pavlo Krylenko thought the Russian offensive had already begun, he said, “Yes, definitely.” “The enemy’s forces and means are escalating with daily intensity. They are attempting to take these areas and important cities to gain new victories.” As the anniversary of the Russian invasion on February 24 approaches, in line with Kiev’s predictions, Moscow is stepping up its attacks to boast of frontline successes.
After the meeting with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels, the heads of state and government of the EU states made a clear commitment to further aid for the country attacked by Russia. “The European Union will provide Ukraine with active support for as long as necessary,” said a statement adopted at the EU summit on Friday night. In addition, they are ready to further tighten the sanctions against Russia in close coordination and cooperation with partners. Measures against evasion attempts would be strengthened.
After several meetings with European allies in the past few days, Zelenskyy had previously reported on progress in talks about further arms deliveries for his country. His visit to London brought decisions about the delivery of long-range weapons and the training of pilots closer, he said on Thursday at a press conference on the sidelines of the EU summit. “It’s really a certain step towards supplying fighter jets.”