Russian troops are intensifying their offensive in Luhansk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, aiming for full control.
Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasized the importance of further military assistance by Western countries, saying that "the situation is indescribably harsh" and that it is inferior in the east.
Russian troops aiming to seize the two eastern states of Ukraine are working to siege Severodonetsk, the last base on the Ukrainian side, in Luhansk.
On the 28th, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have taken control of Lyman in Donetsk Oblast, one of the strategic bases about 40 km west of Severodonetsk, and it has been pointed out that the Russian side may further advance with Lyman as a foothold. increase.
In a video released on the 28th, Ukrainian President Zelensky said that Russian attacks were concentrated in several towns such as Severodonetsk, while Ukrainian troops were holding up, but "the situation is indescribably severe." He said he was inferior in the eastern part.
"The Ukrainian army is approaching a phase that surpasses the Russian side in terms of technology and offensive capabilities, but how ready it is for Ukrainian partners to provide what they need to protect our freedom. It depends, "he emphasized the importance of further military support by Western countries.
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-way telephone talk between French President Emmanuel Macron and German Prime Minister Scholtz on the 28th.
According to the Russian Presidential Administration, Putin warned that the Western supply of weapons to Ukraine "may lead to further destabilization and worsening of the humanitarian crisis."
Also, while President Macron and Prime Minister Schortz called for the opening of the port facing the Black Sea in the south, Putin said, "Finding options that will not hinder grain exports, including exports from Ukraine. We are ready to contribute to Russia, "he reiterated that sanctions on Russia need to be lifted to prevent a global food crisis.