In Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, in western Russia, Vladimir Putin is visiting an aviation factory. Accompanied in particular by Sergei Shoigu, his Minister of Defense, he inspects a new strategic bomber, which will soon enter service with the Russian air forces.
Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago, the Russian defense budget has continued to increase. According to the Bloomberg press program, it is expected to reach 106 billion euros this year. A record.
On the other side of the border, the Ukrainian army, short of ammunition and men, is struggling to maintain its positions. A few days ago she had to withdraw from the town of Avdiivka, north of Donetsk.
On the front line, like here in Luhansk, even if the situation deteriorates, the soldiers try, despite everything, to stay motivated.
Last week, at the Munich Security Conference, President Zelensky called on his allies to provide greater military support.
In the meantime, the country lives to the rhythm of bombs. Like in Kherson, where after months of bombing, the city was deserted by the majority of its inhabitants. According to the UN, since the start of the war, more than six million Ukrainians have left the country.
