Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Summary
Russia claims full control of Ukraine's Luhansk region, but Kyiv denies this ahead of talks with US envoys as fighting continues amid a Russian spring offensive.
Key Points
- Russia's Defense Ministry claims full control over Ukraine's Luhansk region, but Ukrainian officials deny this claim.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is preparing for talks with US envoys amid ongoing conflict.
- The Institute for the Study of War notes significant recent gains by Ukrainian forces.
- Russian drone strikes continue to impact central and western Ukraine, while Ukraine counters with advanced drone defenses.
