Russian troops intensifying the offensive in eastern Ukraine claimed to have seized 97% of eastern Luhansk Oblast.
On the other hand, pro-Russian armed groups backed by Russia have admitted that one of the Russian generals has died in the war, and it seems that some have been forced to struggle.
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on the 7th that Ukrainian-based Severodonetsk in eastern Luhansk "has complete control of the residential area. Currently, it is continuing to attack in industrial areas and neighboring villages." He claimed to have taken control of 97% of the total.
Severodonetsk Mayor Struk admitted to the local media on the 7th that "enemy is sending soldiers one after another", but "we are stopping the enemy's assault". He said that he did not break his stance of continuing to resist.
Meanwhile, Russia-backed pro-Russian armed leader Psylin said on his SNS on the 7th, with the remains of a Russian general, "Unfortunately we have to say goodbye to him. I posted a message.
In Ukraine, Russian military generals and commanders have been killed in action on the front lines since the beginning of the military invasion, and it seems that some of them are still struggling.
Under these circumstances, on the diplomatic side, Turkey, which has acted as an intermediary for ceasefire negotiations, will invite Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to the capital Ankara, and Foreign Minister Chaushor will meet on the 8th.
The two foreign ministers also discussed the issue of the stagnation of grain exports from Ukrainian ports due to Russia's military invasion, and the Turkish side is in the Black Sea to establish a maritime transportation route with the United Nations and to monitor for safety. It is expected to propose a construction.
Prior to this, Russia's Defense Minister Shoig and Turkey's Defense Minister Akar met on the 7th, and according to the Turkish Ministry of Defense, over the food crisis such as measures to safely transport agricultural products such as grains and sunflower oil. Opinions were also exchanged on the issue.
The international community is paying attention to whether the foreign ministers' meeting between Russia and Turkey can find a clue to normalize grain exports from Ukraine.