- Some of observers say Ukraine military’s gains have sharply changed the course of the conflict.
- Sunday marked 2ooth day since of war, since Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine in mid-February.
- Ukraine’s retaking Russia-occupied parts of northeastern Kharkiv region forced Moscow to withdraw troops, leave behind weapons, munitions.
- “The Russian army in these days is demonstrating the best that it can do – showing its back,” said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.