Russia's Large-Scale Attack on Donbas... Biden Holds Strategy Meeting with Allies

by Lee Changhwan

Published 19 Apr.2022 18:52(KST)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced in a video message on the 18th (local time) in the capital Kyiv that a large-scale attack by Russian forces on the eastern Donbas region has begun. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] As Russia launched a large-scale attack on the eastern Donbas region of Ukraine, the White House announced that U.S. President Joe Biden will hold a meeting with allies to discuss countermeasures.

On the 18th (local time), the White House stated that President Biden will hold a video conference with allied and partner countries on the 19th. As part of close cooperation, they will discuss continued support for Ukraine and measures to hold Russia accountable.

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, claimed in a video on the afternoon of the same day that Russian forces had begun an attack on the eastern Donbas region.

He said, "It can be confirmed that Russian forces have started the long-prepared Donbas battle," adding, "A significant portion of Russian military power is concentrated on this battle."

After the invasion of Ukraine, when the ground forces' advance stalled in Kyiv and other areas, Russia declared on the 25th of last month that it had implemented the 'Phase 1 operation' in Ukraine and would focus on the complete liberation of the Donbas region.