Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the country’s Western allies to supply more weapons to defend against the Russian invasion, saying that delays in providing aid could be more costly in the long run. Ukrainian forces have been able to push back the Russian advance in some areas, but the fighting continues to be intense in the east and south of the country. Russian forces have been accused of committing war crimes, including targeting civilians and using banned weapons. The International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into the allegations. The war has caused a major humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced from their homes. The United Nations estimates that over 10 million people have fled Ukraine since the invasion began. The economic impact of the war has been significant, with both Russia and Ukraine facing sanctions. The war has also disrupted global energy supplies, leading to higher prices for oil and gas. Here is a look at the key developments in the Russia-Ukraine war on day 125: **Fighting continues in eastern and southern Ukraine** Ukrainian forces have been able to push back the Russian advance in some areas, but the fighting continues to be intense in the east and south of the country. Russian forces have been shelling the city of Lysychansk in eastern Ukraine, and there are reports of heavy fighting in the area. Ukrainian forces have also been engaging in counter-attacks in the south of the country, and there are reports of some progress being made. **Zelenskyy calls for more weapons from Western allies** Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on the country’s Western allies to supply more weapons to defend against the Russian invasion. Zelenskyy said that delays in providing aid could be more costly in the long run. .
Russia-Ukraine war: What to know on day 125 of the invasion
