The Ukrainian army says Russian troops are trying to gain a foothold in occupied positions,maintain the pace of their offensive and prepare for fresh attacks.
According to them, Russia is preparing to attack the cities of Kiev and Kharkiv in Ukraine. And Ukraine also accuses Russian forces of destroying civilian infrastructure in accordance with International Humanitarian Law.
However, foreign media reported today that the Ukraine President is looking forward to another round of talks with Russian President Putin.
Ukraine also said that the humanitarian corridor to Marypol had been blocked by Russian forces. They are to inform the Russian government about this.
Furthermore,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged NATO to impose a no-fly zone over his country or see its member states attacked by Russia.
“If you don’t close our sky, it is only a matter of time before Russian rockets fall on your territory, on NATO territory,” Zelenskyy said in a video address.
However, a number of Western countries have called on the Russian government to call for a ceasefire, but they are reportedly pursuing a policy of silence.
Heshani Karunaratne