Wives of Russian soldiers mobilized to invade Ukraine appeal for early return. Reporters and others covering the incident were temporarily detained by security authorities.
Putin's government appears to be nervous about growing public opinion against the invasion of Ukraine ahead of next month's presidential election. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Army announced that General Sirsky had inspected the front line in the Kupyansk area of eastern Kharkiv Oblast. It is said that they have reallocated their military forces for this purpose.