Is it too late? West sends arms to Ukraine amid explosive Russian invasion, civilian toll rises | Top points
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With Russian forces closing in on the capital city Kyiv and the civilian toll rising in Ukraine since Putin declared war on Thursday, the US and European allies announced that they would send more arms to aid the war-hit nation.
Over the last three days, since Russian President Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine, cities and military bases across the country have been under attack by Russian forces. On Saturday, Russian forces were closing in on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Ukrainians to “stand firm.”
According to the United Nations, at least 64 civilians have already died in Ukraine since Russia launched its military attack. The real figures are likely to be a lot higher.
In this context, the US and Western allies declared fresh economic sanctions on Moscow on Saturday. The US, Germany and others also announced the delivery of additional arms and equipment to Ukraine to aid the nation in its fight against Russia.
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On Saturday, Russian forces were closing in on Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv. City officials warned of street fighting and urged residents to stay inside and take cover. The occasional blasts and gunfire could be heard in the city.
Ukrainian officials reported some success in fending off Russian assaults, but fighting persisted near the capital. Skirmishes reported on the edge of the city suggested that small Russian units were trying to clear a path for the main forces.
