800 days into war, Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces new phase as Russia readies offensive

Ukrainian intelligence confirms that Russia is now focused on seizing the Donbas first, then potentially assaulting Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts.

May 4, 2024 - 07:38
800 days into war, Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces new phase as Russia readies offensive

800 days into war, Zelenskyy says Ukraine faces new phase as Russia readies offensive

As the war in Ukraine enters its 800th day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns of a new stage in the conflict, with Russia preparing to launch a fresh offensive. During an awards ceremony for border guards on Ukraine’s Border Guard Service Day, Zelenskyy emphasized the challenges the nation has faced and the need for unity.

In April, Zelenskyy warned that Russia aims to seize the strategically vital city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk by the symbolic date of 9 May, followed by a counteroffensive in June.