'Russia's offensive in Kharkiv to intensify'

By Agence France-Presse

May 19, 2024 12:09 am

KYIV – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Agence France-Presse (AFP) in an exclusive interview that he expected Russia to step up its offensive in his country's northeast and warned that Kyiv only had a quarter of the air defenses it needs to hold the front line.

Russian forces, which made only moderate advances in recent months, launched a surprise assault on Kharkiv region on May 10 that has resulted in their biggest territorial gains in 18 months.

AGAINST ALL ODDS Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an interview with Agence France-Presse at the Presidential Office in the capital Kyiv on May 17, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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