Russia will attempt to capture the town of Chasiv Yar, just west of the Russian-occupied Bakhmut, by May 9, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with NBC News published April 21.
Despite indications that Russia is planning a renewed summer offensive, Ukraine will likely be able to curtail the effects of the renewed offensive if anticipated U.S. military aid arrives promptly, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed on April 21.
In Kyiv, I saw life under Russian aerial attack. If Europe doesn’t share its air defence systems now, Putin’s threat will only spread, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Ukraine is about to face a "difficult" but "not catastrophic" situation on the front in the near future, starting from mid-May, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview with the BBC published on April 22.
In an interview with Suspline media on April 21, a Ukrainian National Guard officer said Russian troops were “advancing very successfully in the direction of Chasiv Yar.”
Republicans Tom Kean and Nathaniel Moran and Democrats Bill Keating and Madeleine Dean visited Kyiv only days after the House of Representatives passed the much-anticipated aid for Ukraine.
"Adopting the 14th sanctions package is one of the most important things," Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said when he arrived in Luxembourg for a ministerial EU meeting.
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be directed to Ukraine's air defense but did not specify the exact amount.
The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia in the light of "current events," Business Insider reported on April 22, citing a statement from the company.
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Zelensky: Russia will attempt to seize Chasiv Yar by Victory Day (kyivindependent.com)
Russia will attempt to capture the town of Chasiv Yar, just west of the Russian-occupied Bakhmut, by May 9, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with NBC News published April 21.
ISW: Ukraine will be 'able to blunt' Russia's offensive if US aid arrives quickly (kyivindependent.com)
Despite indications that Russia is planning a renewed summer offensive, Ukraine will likely be able to curtail the effects of the renewed offensive if anticipated U.S. military aid arrives promptly, the U.S.-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW) assessed on April 21.
The west defends Israel’s skies. Not doing the same for Ukraine is a deadly mistake | Nathalie Tocci (www.theguardian.com)
In Kyiv, I saw life under Russian aerial attack. If Europe doesn’t share its air defence systems now, Putin’s threat will only spread, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci
Budanov: Ukraine faces 'difficult situation' starting mid-May (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine is about to face a "difficult" but "not catastrophic" situation on the front in the near future, starting from mid-May, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview with the BBC published on April 22.
National Guard: Russia gained 'foothold in Bohdanivka area' near Chasiv Yar (kyivindependent.com)
In an interview with Suspline media on April 21, a Ukrainian National Guard officer said Russian troops were “advancing very successfully in the direction of Chasiv Yar.”
FT: Spain, Greece face pressure from EU states to step up air defense supplies to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
A senior EU official told the Financial Times (FT) that member states are expected to “step forward” to provide Ukraine with what it needs.
Bloomberg: US aid can give Ukraine respite but quick battlefield shift unlikely (kyivindependent.com)
A defense expert told Bloomberg that the assistance can help Kyiv stall Russian advances and conduct an effective defense.
Bipartisan delegation of US lawmakers arrives in Kyiv (kyivindependent.com)
Republicans Tom Kean and Nathaniel Moran and Democrats Bill Keating and Madeleine Dean visited Kyiv only days after the House of Representatives passed the much-anticipated aid for Ukraine.
Swedish FM: EU's next Russia sanctions package must target shadow tanker fleet, LNG imports (kyivindependent.com)
"Adopting the 14th sanctions package is one of the most important things," Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said when he arrived in Luxembourg for a ministerial EU meeting.
France being ‘pounded’ by Russian disinformation, says minister (www.theguardian.com)
Jean-Noël Barrot says propaganda via social media and fake websites may distort EU election results
Norway to provide Ukraine with new contributions for air defense (kyivindependent.com)
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said there are "significant sums" to be directed to Ukraine's air defense but did not specify the exact amount.
Media: German building materials firm Knauf to withdraw from Russia (kyivindependent.com)
The German producer of building materials Knauf said it is ceasing its operations in Russia in the light of "current events," Business Insider reported on April 22, citing a statement from the company.
Thousands of flights to and from Europe affected by suspected Russian jamming (www.theguardian.com)
About 46,000 aircraft have logged GPS problems over Baltic Sea since August, says report
Reuters: World Bank financing arm plans to invest $1.9 billion in Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
The private financing arm of the World Bank plans to invest $1.9 billion in projects in Ukraine over the next 18 months, Reuters reported on April 22.