singapore, saying what s happening in ukraine now could be a prequel for east asia in the future. earlier, he spoke at home and says ongoing battles are tough. here he is. translator: the ukrainian troops are doing everything to stop the offensive of the occupier, as much as possible, as much as the heavy weapons, modern artillery, all we have asked and continue to ask our partners for allow them to. but the battles are still going on, and right now in these very difficult battles, it s being decided when this after will come it is being decided at which frontiers we will finally break the plans of the occupiers. some of those battles are happening in seviererodonetsk. most of the city is under russian control. he says ukrainians are putting up resistance on the streets. and russian officials say