The Latest Breaking News from Volodymyr Zelenksyy

Why Russia is doubling down on Donbas and how Ukraine is defending itself

After withdrawing its troops from the capital Kyiv, Russia is now focusing on the region of Ukraine close to its border.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022

Russian forces launch ground assault in eastern industrial heartland, Ukraine says

KRAMATORSK, Ukraine — Ukraine officials said Monday that Russia began its long-anticipated assault to seize control of their country’s eastern industrial heartland, launching a ground assault along a nearly 300-mile front while pounding the nation, including the western city of Lviv, with a deadly barrage of missile strikes.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day 55 of the invasion

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says ‘battle for Donbas’ has begun as Russia mounts anticipated offensive in the eastern part of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

Russia begins large-scale military action to seize eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian president announces assault but declares: ‘We will fight. We will not give up anything Ukrainian’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2022

Russia begins full-scale offensive to capture eastern Ukraine

President Zelensky made a video address announcing the offensive has begun

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2022

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 · Apr 18, 2022

Ukraine latest: 'Battle for Donbas' begins as UN says civilian death toll exceeds 2,000 since Russian invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's chief of staff warns "the second phase of the war has started", amid Russian bombardments against cities across the country.

ABC News · Apr 18, 2022

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 · Apr 18, 2022

Russia claims World War Three has begun as Vladimir Putin makes terrifying move near Ukraine

TV host Olga Skabeyeva told Rossiya 1 channel viewers that "what it's escalated into can safely be called World War Three"

Irish Mirror · Apr 18, 2022

Stock Traders Embrace Themselves For Another Wild Earnings Week. What Does It Mean?

Stock bulls are trying to gain back some of the recent losses as Q1 earnings season gets off to a mixed start. As for the war in Ukraine, President Biden announced another +$800 million in weaponry for Ukraine on Wednesday, following an hour-long phone call with the country’s president, Volodymyr…

Benzinga · Apr 18, 2022