On Saturday, the president confirmed that his troops had gone on the offensive and was optimistic about the results. Britain’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that “significant” Ukrainian operations had taken place in several sectors of eastern and southern Ukraine since Friday, when the Russians’ first line of defense was breached.

“Spartan” assault brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine, which participates in military exercisesPhoto: SERHIY BOBOK / AFP / Profimedia

Highlights of the war in Ukraine, day 473, LIVETEXT:

00:35Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi said on Saturday that the Russians are “fueling” the indifference and weakness shown by some organizations after the Kakhovka dam burst, News.ro reports.

“Summary of this day. First of all, these were negotiations with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau. Weapons and ammunition. There is a protective package. The coalition of modern fighters and the training of our pilots are progressing noticeably.

A brief summary of recent events:

  • Ukrainian troops broke through the first line of defense of the Russians, who were retreating through their own minefields
  • President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi gave the clearest information that the long-awaited efforts of his military to liberate the territory held by the Russian occupation forces are continuing, stating that “appropriate counter-offensive and defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine.”
  • Russian opposition leaders have begun plotting the end of Putin’s regime, and some believe it is now imminent.
  • Russia is still not happy with the Black Sea grain deal
  • VIDEO Crazy Gesture: Cyclist rides in front of HIMARS during launch. He didn’t even look back
  • German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Saturday that he plans to speak by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin soon
  • Ukrainian counterattacks advanced to 1,400 meters in several areas of the front
  • During his visit to Kyiv, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a new package of military aid to Ukraine worth 500 million dollars.
  • The authorities of Chisinau will send Ukraine a package of humanitarian aid worth 4.2 million lei
  • Iceland’s decision to suspend its embassy in Moscow “destroys” bilateral cooperation, Russia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday, adding that the move would trigger an “appropriate” response.
  • Why do the Russians claim exaggerated losses of Ukrainian troops?
  • ISV: Kyiv troops are advancing further into Donetsk. Ukrainian troops continue counteroffensive actions in at least four areas of the front, say analysts of the Institute for the Study of War

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Saturday’s events regarding Russian aggression were broadcast LIVE on HotNews.ro