— Putin claimed Wednesday that Russia had efficiently resisted Western stress, particularly sanctions, over its invasion of Ukraine and vowed that his nation has sufficient sources to beef up its navy whereas persevering with social packages. “Nothing of what our enemies forecast has occurred,” Putin stated in a video name together with his Cupboard. “We’ll strengthen our protection functionality and can undoubtedly resolve all points associated to provides to navy items concerned within the particular navy operation,” he stated, utilizing the Kremlin’s euphemism for the struggle. Studies have circulated that Russia is struggling to provide sufficient weapons, gear and clothes for its troops battling in Ukraine.
— Polish President Andrzej Duda stated his nation is prepared to ship German-made Leopard tanks to assist Ukraine as half of a bigger worldwide coalition. Duda spoke after assembly in Lviv with Zelenskyy, who stated Ukraine wants tanks to win the struggle. In Britain, one other staunch Ukraine ally, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s spokesman stated no ultimate resolution has been made whether or not to ship tanks.
— The Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners agreed to swap greater than 40 navy prisoners, Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Company reported. The 2 fighters have exchanged prisoners a number of occasions, in one of many few areas of cooperation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated his nation has proposed establishing a hall to convey the wounded to Turkey. “That is our humanitarian responsibility, our responsibility of conscience,” he stated.
