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Ukraine says 'Battle of Donbas' has begun, Russia pushing in east

Russian forces launched a new offensive push along most of Ukraine's eastern flank on Monday and the "Battle of Donbas" has now begun, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy and senior officials said.

Reuters

Zelensky declares 'battle for the east' finally here as Russia begins Donbas assault

After days of waiting as Russia amassed its troops and resources near the east of Ukraine, the 'battle for the Donbas' has begun today, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said

Daily Mirror

Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Western leaders pledge more aid

Ukraine news from April 19: Western leaders pledge to increase military, economic and humanitarian support for Ukraine.

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Russia steps up bombardment of cities across Ukraine

Russia intensifies attacks across Ukraine in a push to break down its defences ahead of an expected assault on the east.

Al Jazeera

Izyum’s mayor and others who escaped tell of resistance and concerns about fate of thousands still trapped

The Guardian - UK

‘We have to go’: nursing home residents await evacuation in Donbas

Elderly people in east Ukraine are waiting to be moved out as Russian troops advance

The Guardian - UK

7 killed in Lviv as Russia steps up attacks before Donbas push

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Russia is preparing to ‘finish off’ the entire eastern region of Donbas.

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Russian missile strikes on Lviv kill at least six and injure child as Putin's forces target safe haven

Millions have fled from Kyiv and eastern Ukraine to the western city of Lviv but nowhere is safe from Russia's bombardment

Wales Online

Ukrainian forces prepare for last-ditch defence of strategic Mariupol

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, as the last remaining forces in the strategic port of Mariupol prepared Monday for a final defence.

Radio France Internationale

Zelenskiy says Russia wants to ‘destroy’ Ukraine’s entire Donbas region

Ukraine defies Russian ultimatum and pledges to keep defending Mariupol as bombs hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lviv

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine says Russia wants to 'destroy' Donbas, Mariupol readies final defence

KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of wanting to "destroy" the entire eastern region of Donbas, as the last remaining forces in the strategic port of Mariupol prepared Monday for a final defence.

Bangkok Post

President Zelensky calls for quicker sanctions from West and outlines Donbas fears - full speech in English

He was speaking on the 53rd day of the Russian invasion of his country

Wales Online

Ukraine vows Mariupol troops will ‘fight to the end’ as Russia’s surrender deadline passes

‘The city still has not fallen’, Ukraine’s prime minister says

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy says Ukraine will put up tough resistance in the east

As Ukraine braces for a new Russian assault in the east, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promises not to cede territory.

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Daily Mirror

Chilling theory behind 'wolverines' graffiti spotted on Russian tanks in Ukraine

It is thought President Vladimir Putin is now massing his forces in the country's east in an effort to record a battlefield win in the Donbas border region

Axios

Zelensky: "The battle for Donbas is very important"

"This battle...can influence the course of the whole war."

The Guardian - UK

‘After Bucha, I’m afraid of Russian soldiers’: people in east Ukraine prepare for fresh assault

Support for Putin’s actions has fallen dramatically across the Donbas region his forces are expected to put under new attack

Daily Mirror

Vladimir Putin's next move revealed as Russian President plans May 9 victory day

Russia observes May 9 as the anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the date appears to have been earmarked by Vladimir Putin to declare the end of the Ukraine invasion, an expert told the Mirror

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Asharq Al-Awsat

As Russia Loses Warship, Zelenskyy Hails Ukrainians’ Resolve

On a day that saw Moscow suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February and for making "the most important decision of their life - to fight.” In his nightly address,…

The Independent UK

Zelenskyy hails Ukrainians' resolve 50 days into invasion

On a day that saw Russia suffer a stinging symbolic defeat with the loss of its Black Sea fleet flagship, Ukraine’s president has hailed his people for their resolve since Russia invaded in February and for making “the most important decision of their life – to fight.”

Axios

Russia and Ukraine race to prepare for decisive battle in Donbas

Russia's objectives are narrowing. Expect a grinding battle.

Wales Online

Ukraine became a hero for the whole free world - Zelensky marks 50 days of invasion

Full speech in English

France 24

Amateur images show Russian military convoys heading to Donbass

Large convoys of military equipment have been filmed in Russia and Belarus in recent days. Amateur videos analysed and verified by the FRANCE 24 Observers team show that some of these military reinforcements are heading for the Donbas region in eastern Ukraine, towards the pro-Russian self-proclaimed republics of Donetsk and…

The Conversation

Ukraine recap: Donbas braces for a 'knife fight'

As forecast, the focus of hostilities in Ukraine has shifted away from Kyiv and the north towards the south and east of the country where Russia is expected to launch an offensive any day now. In addition to the siege of the port city of Mariupol, where Ukrainian marines are…

The Independent UK

Biden authorises ‘new capabilities’ for Ukrainian forces in latest $800m assistance package

‘The Ukrainian military has used the weapons we are providing to devastating effect. As Russia prepares to intensify its attack in the Donbas region, the United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the capabilities to defend itself’

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