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The Latest Breaking News from Donbas

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

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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

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

Daily Mirror

Zelensky: "The battle for Donbas is very important"

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

Axios

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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

Daily Mirror

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,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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.”

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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…

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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’

Daily Mirror

Putin building Russian troops to outnumber Ukrainians '5 to 1' and takeover east

Russian forces are regrouping on their side of the border with Ukraine, in areas in the east of the country, as experts predict the battle for the Donbass region to start soon

Axios

Satellite images show more Russian military deployments in eastern Ukraine

The stage is being set for a massive offensive in the Donbas region.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia Closes in on Last Holdout in Ukrainian Port, Prepares for New Offensive

More than 1,000 Ukrainian marines have surrendered in the port of Mariupol, Russia's defense ministry said on Wednesday, signalling that it had moved closer to capturing the ruined city, its main strategic target in eastern Ukraine. Taking the Azovstal industrial district, where the marines have been holed up, would give…

Reuters

Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now

Ukraine warned that Russia was ramping up efforts in the South and East as it seeks full control of Mariupol, in what would be the first major city to fall, while Western governments committed more military help. Russia said it had taken control of Mariupol and that more than 1,000…

Evening Standard

Putin ‘trying to centralise command and control’ in Ukraine under new top general Alexander Dvornikov

Gen Dvornikov has been brought in to lead an anticipated renewed Russian offensive in the eastern Donbas region

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin Vows War Will Continue as Russian Troops Mount in East

Russia vowed to continue its bloody offensive in Ukraine as the war neared its seventh week Wednesday, as President Vladimir Putin insisted the campaign was going as planned despite a major withdrawal and significant losses. Thwarted in their push toward the capital, Kyiv, Russian troops focused on the eastern region…

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