Russian President Vladimir Putin expects the call-up of Russian reservists to be completed within the next two weeks. “I think that in about two weeks all mobilization activities will be completed,” Putin said at a press conference in Kazakhstan. 222,000 of 300,000 reservists have already been mobilized. Russia is not planning any further large-scale airstrikes on Ukraine “for the time being”.
The US is supplying ammunition and military vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new $725 million defense package. Two US government officials told Reuters on Friday. The military aid should strengthen Ukraine’s counter-offensive capabilities against Russia. Weapons to ward off rocket attacks are not included. US President Biden has released Ukraine’s new defense package, according to a statement to the State Department.
