The situation in the confrontation with the Russian invaders has not changed and remains especially difficult in the Donbas. This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in an evening address to the people..

According to the politician, the Russians continue to advance in the East, in particular, in the Slavic and Severodonetsk directions. But there they receive a fierce rebuff from Ukrainian defenders holding defensive lines in an important operational zone..

“The situation in Donbas is very difficult. As in previous days, the Russian army is trying to advance on Slavyansk and Severodonetsk. The Armed Forces of Ukraine hold back this offensive. Every day that our defenders reflect in these offensive plans of Russia, disrupting them, is a concrete contribution to the approach of the main day. The day we all long for and fight for. Victory Day,"

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In addition, Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged compatriots not to take the situation in the country lightly, since the war is still going on..

" We still have to fight and go forward to victory. Perhaps it seems to someone in some cities in the rear that the war can be forgotten. And become carefree. Or even carelessly. But no, it's not like that. Every day Ukrainians die for our independence. Every day! Each and every one of us must take care daily to help the defense. Help the army. With what we can. And the way we can,"

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Earlier, Zelensky said he was expecting deliveries of MLRS multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine..

Several generations of Ukrainians and Russians have grown up with the belief that there is a historical similarity between them, which in fact does not exist.. “One People” is a product of propaganda based on narratives about countries that Russia considers its “sphere of influence” and is trying in every possible way to return “home” - under its control. “Why Ukraine and Russia are not fraternal peoples and never have been,” read the article by Marina Starodubskaya.