Ukraine's Zelenskyy cancels visits to Portugal and Spain
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (president.gov.ua)
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy canceled this week's planned visit to Portugal and Spain. This is not the first time the head of state has postponed trips to these countries, reports CNN Portugal.
According to the media, Zelenskyy canceled the trip due to a difficult internal situation in Ukraine.
Without providing more specific details, the president’s entourage indicated that the complex situation on several fronts, particularly in Kharkiv, advises against traveling abroad.
Zelenskyy’s visit to Spain
Earlier, the Spanish media reported that the Ukrainian president would soon visit Madrid to sign a bilateral security agreement.
Additionally, the Royal Household of Spain confirmed Zelenskyy's visit and announced that the president would visit the Spanish capital on May 17.
Russian offensive in the Kharkiv region
On the night of May 10, Russian forces launched an offensive in the Kharkiv region in two directions: toward Vovchansk and Lyptsi. According to DeepState, Russian invaders managed to occupy several settlements.
Meanwhile, the head of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, stated that there was a trend toward stabilization of the situation, and "the enemy has already been blocked at the borders where it could have entered."
