06:50
Still shelling in Kherson
Russian troops may have withdrawn from Kherson since November 10, but they are still shelling the city in southern Ukraine.
Russian artillery strikes have in recent days killed sixteen civilians and injured 37.
Evacuations have been launched by the Ukrainian authorities.
06:40
A petition launched for Mother's Day in Russia
On Mother's Day in Russia, a group of Russian soldiers' mothers joined activists in demanding the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine via an online petition.
Since yesterday, she has collected more than 4100 signatures on the Change.org site.
It is addressed to Russian parliamentarians.
"For nine months now, the so-called special military operation has been going on, bringing destruction, grief, blood and tears," the petition reads.
"Regardless of our nationality, religion or social status, we - the mothers of Russia - are united by one desire: to live in peace and harmony, to raise our children in a peaceful environment and not to be afraid for their future”.
They assure that many families have had to pay for the equipment to protect their soldiers, “even bulletproof vests”.
The text also claims that wives, sisters and mothers of Russian soldiers are organizing strikes, filing petitions, signing collective appeals for peace but "nobody hears them".
Since the launch of the partial mobilization, Russian mothers have been trying to make their voices heard.
On Friday, to defuse the anger, the Kremlin organized a women's round table around Vladimir Putin.
The word was very calibrated, and the words of the women present were not broadcast.
06:30
What strategy for the Ukrainians?
In the northeast of the country, the Ukrainians hope to seize a key highway that serves the cities of Severodonetsk and Lysychansk.
These two industrial towns were taken by the Russians after a brutal summer campaign, in which both sides lost large numbers of soldiers.
Military experts say the pace of fighting could soon pick up, with frost solidifying roads currently covered in mud.
06:25
Still millions of people without heating and electricity
Ukrainian authorities are gradually restoring power, helped by the reconnection of the country's four nuclear power plants, but millions of people are still without heat or electricity after the most devastating Russian airstrikes of the war.
The network operator
of electricity covers almost 80% of the country's consumption needs.
06:20
Welcome to our live
Hi there !
Welcome to our new live, once again dedicated to the news of the 278th day of war in Ukraine.
