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Two months after the start of the Russian offensive in Ukraine, the situation is not improving. Neither on the ground, nor in terms of negotiations between the two countries. While an American delegation visited President Zelensky, Mariupol is still bombed and the humanitarian corridor promised by the Russians is still not in place.
It is one of the most symbolic visits since the beginning of the war. The first of the American ministers in kyiv. Meeting between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, accompanied by the head of the Pantagon. An interview to reaffirm American, military and diplomatic support for Ukraine. “Part of our commitment for the future a number of things discussed with President Zelensky, including the return of American diplomats to Ukraine starting next week”said Antony Blinken. “The Ukrainians are convinced that they can win. We think so too if they have the right equipment and sufficient helpers”said Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense.
Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister warns against “a real danger of World War III”. On the front line, no significant development. The Russians continue to bombard the Donbass region, in particular the railway installations, in order to reduce the Ukrainian supply capacities. In Mariupol, no evacuation, Monday, April 25, contrary to Moscow’s commitment to open a humanitarian corridor. Around the Azovstal factory, fighting continues. Thousands of civilians are still trying to survive.