The Russian Defence Ministry claimed on Tuesday that it thwarted attacks by 'Ukrainian terrorist formations' after they attempted to enter its territory from three directions.
As the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches, three civilians were killed in a Russian drone attack against Odesa on Friday, as reported by the Kyiv Independent.
"Is it difficult on the battlefield? Yes. But making friends or entering diplomatic table now with Russia? No!", TASS reported citing The Sun newspaper.
European Union Foreign Affairs Chief Josep Borrell on Monday reaffirmed Ukraine that the EU's support for Ukraine does not depend on one-day battlefield advances, reported CNN.
“We had attacks … which were verified at 800 metres [2,600 feet] from our border. So very, very close,” Iohannis told a joint news conference with Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Xavier Bettel.
The mass sacking came as Ukraine urged civilians near the northeastern front line to evacuate on Thursday as Russia ramped up an assault to capture territory already seized once during the conflict.
Kyiv this week changed the Soviet hammer and sickle sign to a trident, the Ukrainian coat of arms, on the shield of the Motherland Monument, which dominates the skyline of the capital.
Zelenskyy in a news conference with Spanish media in Kyiv on Saturday, said: "Mike Pence has visited us, and he supports Ukraine. First of all, as an American, and then as a Republican."
The security package includes crucial capabilities to aid Ukraine's counteroffensive operations in its ongoing conflict with Russia and to strengthen its air defences.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to grow tense, the Russian Kalibr missiles, according to the Ukrainian air force, were launched from the Black Sea and were "heading north" towards Kyiv on Friday, Al Jazeera reported.