Russian troops are stepping up their offensive to take full control of the two eastern states of Ukraine, while in some areas claiming they have already taken control.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on countries for further military assistance, saying that "in some areas the number of enemy equipment and soldiers is significantly higher."
Russian troops are aiming for full control of the eastern states of Donetsk and Luhansk, of which they are intensifying their offensive against Severodonetsk, the Ukrainian-based city of Luhansk.
In addition, in some areas that have already been seized, we are proceeding with the establishment of control.
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a presidential decree on the 25th to simplify procedures to make it easier for residents of Kherson Oblast in the south and Zaporizhia Oblast in the southeast to acquire Russian nationality, and Russian state television is already a resident. Is in the process of acquiring nationality.
In addition, local pro-Russian factions have begun to introduce the Russian currency ruble, and in Kherson Oblast, pro-Russian executives have indicated that they will request President Putin to join Russia in the future.
Under these circumstances, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a newly released video on the 25th, "Ukrainian troops and all those who protect the country are resisting the extremely violent attacks of Russian troops in the east. Enemy equipment in some areas. And the number of soldiers is significantly higher, "he said, revealing the perception that Ukrainian troops are struggling in the east.
He then called on countries to provide further military assistance to Ukraine, saying, "It will take some time to discourage the Russian army. We need the cooperation of our partners, such as weapons."