Ukraine: President Zelensky describes 'complicated' situation in Donbas as Russia intensify assault

Russian forces intensified their assault on Severodonetsk on Sunday as they edge closer to seizing all of the Luhansk region.

The Kremlin has launched an all-out assault to encircle the twin cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk in recent days.

The operation is part of their campaign to seize the Donbas region of southeastern Ukraine.

Experts warned Russia’s capture of the region could see Moscow control large parts of the east of the country.

President Zelensky said the military situation in the Donbas was very complicated, adding that defences were holding up in a number of places, including Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk.

"It’s indescribably difficult there. And I am grateful to all those who withstood this onslaught," he said.

[brendodyan]

Am i the only who doesn't give a him?

[JesterEric]

Just seen a video of interviews with residents of Svetlodarsk as town captured by the Russians. They seem ecstatic that the Russians have taken the town without msjor fighting. One woman said she was a proud Ukrainian but the government of Ukraine did not want people like her

[davidallen]

Save your people go back to your soap acting job, & stop trying to drag us into your 8 year long war.

[AzguardMike]

last week Russia offered him the chance to negotiate. Zenelskyy said (and Chanel 4 new on YT will show this) "Surrender is not an option. We will wipe out Russia, or die trying" And this is the good guy, thats got 52 BILLION dollars so far in weapons and aide, and is crying for more.

[tesfayesemela]

I don't understand this man. What is the end game? A country without its population?

[markfizz]

"A day without comedy is a day wasted"

Zelensky.

[terryaherne]

Assuming with $53 bilion of aid just this week, he can afford a competent translator, can someone explain to him that his situation is a losing one, not a complicared one.

[superguy]

Not wearing his primark muscle fit green tshirt

[Barks_Bridge_Dog_Training]

Send him a little more cash... Or better still give it to the Bit coin scammers that pop up in all the comment sections.

[Vtwin]

Today he begged for billions more while having a personal net wealth of nearly $1billion himself. Then he ignored sending any help to Mariupol again. What a hero!

[stvi]

Am I glad I'm painting, this guys seriously boring now at least I see results with paint drying!

[jasonwoods]

When they convince you the enemy is your friend ... all is lost !

[ant_man]

It’s time president of Ukraine to actually think of the people who are in the fight.!!! The soldiers are dying and mostly the civilians. But ultimately who will be the hero?? You of course due to all of this. Putin is also to blame but so are u.!!!

[alexandrumihai]

"complicated" means they are loosing badly

[stephencollins]

Out of work actor to having one point six billion in the bank, ..?

[thebritishengineer]

“We need strong and united Ukraine, that's why I'm selling off AAA Grade farmland the size of California too foreigners....well all peoples ran away so it’s empty”. You didn't see that one coming did you, follow the money and find out who really is behind all this.

[muhammedrahman]

Just think this is in Africa or Mid East and you'll sleep better!

[MrCostas]

That T- Shirt is too much 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ' I'm Ukrainian'....🤣🤣🤣 This is getting ridicoulous now.. are we really worshiping a nationality JUST because they happen to be in a war??? This is International PR gone mad... AND it's written in English🤣🤣🤣 Which I'm pretty sure isn't their national language.... this is too funny!!

[gordonlinton]

Very rich actor would like to continue the wealth transfer ... fixed that for you

[mrhead]

That 40B better get to Ukraine soon...otherwise, alot of people won't be getting their kickbacks..