Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence
BBC NewsMAY 2023
Although Ukraine's counteroffensive is going slower than desired, it has made a key breakthrough in Staromaiorske and continues to make gradual advances elsewhere. Ukrainian forces are getting closer and closer to breaking through Russia's defensive lines.
Ukraine has intensified its counteroffensive in recent days but continues to have no success against Russia's defenses. All attacks were repelled, and Ukraine's forces were forced to retreat while taking heavy casualties.