Zelensky confirms counter offensive has begun
Ukrainian troops are reported to have superior within the east close to Bakhmut and within the south close to Zaporizhzhia, and have carried out long-range strikes on Russian targets.
The president mentioned on Sarurday: “Counteroffensive and defensive actions are taking place.”
He added that he wouldn’t speak intimately about which stage or state the counter-offensive was in.
Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned in a video interview revealed Friday that Ukrainian forces had definitely begun their offensive however that tried advances had failed with heavy casualties.
Speaking in Kyiv, after talks with the Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Mr Zelensky described the Russian chief’s phrases as “interesting”.
He additionally mentioned that Ukraine’s navy commanders have been in a constructive temper, including: “Tell that to Putin.”
Mr Trudeau is the primary overseas chief to go to Ukraine since devastating floods brought on by a breach within the Kakhovka dain the Dnieper River. He provided monetary , navy and ethical help for Ukraine.
Thousands of individuals are believed to be trapped after the dam’s collapse .
Mr Trudeau has already offered £4.7bn in support for the reason that started in February 2022. The nation has additionally introduced £6m for humanitarian help for the flood response.
Mr Trudeau mentioned the dam’s collapse was “a direct consequence of Russia’s war”.