The Russian Invasion

The Russian InvasionThe Battles
Zelenskyy visits Kharkiv: "Extremely difficult situation"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited the hard-hit region of Kharkiv on Thursday, Reuters reports.

In recent days, Russia has advanced several kilometers into the north-eastern region and in the course of its advance has taken control of several communities. Zelensky hopes his visit will boost morale among the soldiers trying to stop the Russian advance.

- It is an extremely difficult situation, says the president after a meeting with several military leaders.

Ukraine said late Wednesday that fighting was taking place near Kupyansk, about 85 kilometers from the regional capital Kharkiv.

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The Russian invasion. The outside world's response
Denmark sends aid worth 8.7 billion to Ukraine

Denmark has decided to send military support worth the equivalent of SEK 8.7 billion to Ukraine, Danish media reports.

More than half of the aid package will go to strengthening the Ukrainian air defense. The corresponding SEK 1.5 billion will finance a Patriot system, which is at the top of Ukraine's wish list.

- Everyone knows that Ukraine is desperate for better air defense, says Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen.

The aid package is the 18th that Denmark is sending to the war-torn country.