Despite the massive aid provided, the US appears more informed about the Russian army's moves and strategies than about those planned by the Ukraine, reportedly undecided about sharing its weaknesses - according to New York Times sources

92% of Ukrainians favour EU membership by 2030, according to the latest poll by the International Institute of Sociology in Kiev for the National Democratic Institute; before invasion 67% said they would vote 'yes' in referendum for immediate membership

Zelensky stated that the liberation of all occupied territories is on the horizon and Ukraine will definitely succeed

President Zelensky ordered reinforcements for Bakhmut, asking the General Staff for appropriate forces to help defend it, as "no part of Ukraine can be abandoned"

"Reconciliation between Russia and Ukraine is not possible in the next 100 years", reportedly declared Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmyhal