War in Ukraine: “Occupation of Luhansk is almost over,” says Soigu

THE Russian defense Minister, Sergei Shoigustated today that the occupation of the Ukrainian region Luhansk is almost complete and how 1,908 Ukrainian fighters fortified in the Azovstal steel plant of Mariupol surrendered.

“Units of the Russian Armed Forces, together with the People’s Militia Divisions of the People’s Republics of Luhansk and Donetsk, continue to increase their control over the Donbass region. “The liberation of the Luhansk People’s Republic is almost complete,” he was quoted as saying by Russian news agencies.

Soigu also said, according to the APE-MPE, that Russia will set up twelve new military bases in the western part of the country in response to its strengthening NATO and its expected enlargement to Finland and Sweden.

“By the end of the year, 12 military bases and units will be deployed in the western military sector “ Soigu told his ministry and military officials, pointing to “increasing military threats on the Russian border” and blaming NATO and the United States.

Giant aid package to Ukraine from the USA

Yesterday US Congress approves $ 40 billion package to support Ukraine’s military effort, which was invaded by the Russian army on February 24. While the G7 finance ministers began to count the billions that each member state will give to Kyiv.

“For our partners, it’s not just about expenses or donations,” Zelenski said in a recorded speech that was uploaded to social networking sites in the early hours of today. “It is a contribution to their own security, because the protection of Ukraine means their own protection against the new wars and crises that Russia may cause,” he argued.

The new US aid will allow Ukraine to acquire tanks and strengthen its air defenses, while Russia continues to focus its efforts on the east and south of the country.