"Medvedev's Conquest Pledge Fuels Ukraine War as Zelenskyy Seeks Arms Allies"
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev promises more territorial conquests in Ukraine, a year after the annexation of four Ukrainian regions. Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges regeneration and development in the annexed regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy seeks to attract defense manufacturers to produce weapons in Ukraine. Ukraine claims a successful advance towards Bakhmut. Russia claims successful airstrikes on Ukrainian military targets. Russian President Putin orders a top commander of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of volunteer units fighting in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy pays respects to the victims of the Babi Yar massacre.