Eurasia Press & News
Putin puts nuclear forces on high alert as Zelenskyy agrees to talks with Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin dramatically escalated East-West tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces put on high alert, but the explosions and gunfire that have disrupted life since the start of the invasion appeared to subside around Ukraine’s capital overnight as the Kremlin’s military advances were slowed by an outgunned but determined resistance.
Ukraine’s embattled leader, meanwhile, agreed to talks with Moscow, and Western nations planned to send arms and other supplies to the country’s defenders.
Moscow has so far failed to win full control of Ukraine’s airspace, despite advances across the country. U.S. officials say they believe the invasion has been more difficult, and slower, than the Kremlin envisioned, though that could change as Moscow adapts.
