Mykhailo Podolyak

Russia is set to bolster its military capabilities with the formation of two new combined armies and the addition of 14 divisions by the end of this year, announced Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Moscow.

This is the first official data in more than a year.
Zelensky said at a press conference in Kyiv that he could not disclose the number of wounded because it would "help Russian military planning", reported Reuters.

Day 722 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

At least 16 people were killed today in a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka in eastern Ukraine, said the adviser to the Ukrainian president, Mykhailo Podolyak.

He gave no other details about the attack on the industrial city in Donetsk region, which is close to the front lines.

Local media described the attack as a rocket attack.

NATO has göne into cleanup mode in the wake of a debate over a senior official's suggestion that Ukraine could cede territory to Russia in exchange for NATO membership.

Day 524 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

"The authorities in Kyiv attach particular importance to the aid that Bulgaria sends them, both today and in the first days of the war", Mykhailo Podolyak, the adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, told Nova TV.

Day 447 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:

Ukraine planned to bomb Moscow on February 24 this year. The United States convinced Kyiv to give up its intentions, writes "Washington Post", citing a leaked secret report of the American National Security Agency.

Day 402 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours: