UK Foreign Secretary calls Russian offensive in Kharkiv Oblast "extremely dangerous"

The UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron spoke about Russian assault actions in Kharkiv Oblast.

Source: Cameron in an interview with Sky News, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The diplomat said this is an "extremely dangerous" moment, which only "underlines that this is an unjustified, illegal invasion by Putin into an independent, sovereign country."

Quote: "And he's now, as it were, invaded it again from the north of Kharkiv. We must do everything we can to help the Ukrainians," he said.

With this in mind, he emphasised the importance of London giving a £3 billion annual aid package to Kyiv.

"We're encouraging others to do the same. And, crucially, the work we've done to encourage the Americans to come forward with their package. I mean, it's sad that it's taken long to come, but it will make a difference," Cameron added. Asked if the American support package was late, the Foreign Minister conceded that it would have been preferable if it had arrived sooner.

"We all need to do more, that is what the UK is doing, we're leading once again. First to do tanks, first to do anti-tank weapons, first to do long-range artillery," Cameron said.

Earlier, the White House stated that the US anticipates Russian forces to continue pushing as part of their latest offensive attempt in the north of Kharkiv, but it does not anticipate "major breakthroughs".

On 10 May, it was reported that Russian forces had intensified their activities in Kharkiv Oblast, with fighting taking place there.

Ukraine's Defence Ministry reported that reserve units had been sent to the north of Kharkiv Oblast.

Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi asserted that the Ukrainian army is aware of the Russians’ plans and responds flexibly to all their operations, but described the situation in the Kharkiv Oblast as "significantly aggravated".

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