LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the West of cowardice Sunday as his country fights to stave off Russia’s invading troops, making an exasperated plea for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense as the war ground into a battle of attrition.
Highlights
- Ukraine’s president calls for fighter jets and tanks to sustain a defense as the war ground into a battle of attrition.
- U.S.
- President Joe Biden said in a lacerating speech that Russian President Vladimir Putin could not stay in power.
- Britain’s Defense Ministry says Russia is trying to encircle Ukrainian forces facing the two separatist-held areas in the country’s east.
- Separatist leader of one separatist-controlled area of Donbas says he wants to hold a vote on joining Russia, words that may indicate a shift in Russia’s position.
- Russia and the West will meet in Turkey on Monday to begin talks on ending the war.