How successful is Russia's spring offensive ?

How successful is Russia's spring offensive ?

For months, there had been speculation about Russia preparing a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine.

Now it seems like the renewed onslaught is already underway.

As Ukraine faces intensified attacks, its allies are meeting again to coordinate further support for Kyiv.

NATO members and other allies of Ukraine are gathered in Brussels for talks aimed at providing more weapons to the war-torn country.

At the moment Ukraine is on the backfoot - on parts of the eastern front at least - with Russia claiming success around the city of Bakhmut.

Although experts say a Russian victory in Bakhmut would not have a strategic impact on the war, Kyiv has fought tooth and nail to keep it.

The battle for the city has become an example of why Ukraine needs newer, better weapons fast.