THE WORLD BANK SAYS Ukraine’s economy is set to shrink by almost half this year as a result of the war,
Anna Bjerde, the bank’s vice-president, says Ukraine needs massive financial support immediately.Ukrainian
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Russia is afraid to admit “cowardly” mistakes Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhaylo Podolyak tells national TV that “Ukraine is ready for big battles” against Russia.