Russia could launch a second assault on Kyiv, despite losing a quarter of its combat ability, it was feared tonight.
President Vladimir Putin could still pitch a large Belarusian army from the north after it was boosted from 45,000 troops to 85,000.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia’s Black Sea blockade could starve millions and the battle for key Severodonestk could cost Donbas.