Russian forces intensify attacks in Donetsk as Ukraine lauds fresh EU push to unlock frozen assets
Russia claims advances toward Sloviansk and Kramatorsk as fighting intensifies in Donetsk.
TL;DR
- Russian forces are intensifying attacks in the Donetsk region, targeting key cities like Kostyantynivka, Kramatorsk, and Sloviansk.
- Valery Gerasimov claimed Russian troops are four kilometers from Sloviansk's outskirts and have overcome the first defensive line in certain areas.
- The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has challenged Russian claims of battlefield advances, stating they may be designed to create a narrative of success.
- Four EU member states (Spain, Sweden, Poland, Netherlands) are urging the European Commission to restart plans to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister supports using frozen Russian assets, stating it's 'fair and logical' to use them instead of solely European taxpayers' money.