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About Go Russia Travel Company

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• Award winning company. Russia's Leading Inbound Travel Agency 2012 .
• Genuine experts. Over 40 years Russia and ex-USSR combined experience. All our staff is passionate about travel and have extensionally traveled in Russia and former USSR.
• Exemplary customer service. Almost 99% of our customers said they are satisfied with the knowledge and expertise of our travel consultants to provide a quality service.
• Highly ranked on Tripadvisor. Read unbiased trusted Go Russia reviews on the Tripadvisor website.
• Total financial protection. We are a fully ATOL bonded operator and are also covered by insolvency insurance .
• Unrivalled technology. Easy and convenient secure online booking system. User-friendly personalised online booking tools and customised Go Russia account .
• Best value for money. Our prices are among the best on the market. And on top we often release free upgrades and special offers . Read about Go Russia fair dealing and price guarantee
• Peace of mind. 24 x 7 emergency hotline phone and local representatives
• Green Company and we follow responsible tourism policy
• Thoughtfully and meticulously designed itineraries by our in-house product team
• Only certified English-speaking guides (other languages also available)
• Small and medium size groups
• Guaranteed departure dates and no cancellations
• Personal advice and consultation prior to and during every booking
• Free visa support and practical guidance. Visa included on most of our tours
• Variety of activities and optional tours . Different levels and age groups
• 29% - Offer price. We are proud to be able to provide the highest quality tours at the most competitive prices. We believe that travel does not need to be expensive and it should be affordable to everyone. We achieve this by working without intermediaries and having long-established contacts with local partners. If you find a similar tour at a lower price, we guarantee we will match the price offered by any reputable competitor. Fair dealing and price guarantee .
• 19% - Our flexibility with tour arrangements. More than half of our customers have booked some extra tours or services with us. We would like you to have the most memorable holidays and are happy to help you to create the perfect trip with Go Russia! We always listen to your ideas and design your trip around your requirements – traveling off beaten track, booking theatre tickets, arranging meals or eating with locals in a small authentic local café, or meeting local families.
• 17% - Our knowledge and expertise. All of our staff is passionate about travel and have extensionally traveled in Russia and the former USSR. We know our destinations better than anybody else – we are from - or have lived - in our specialist regions.
• 16% - Quick response. We understand that time is of the essence when planning holidays and we aim to respond as quickly as possible. Normally we reply within 24 hrs to the standard requests such as standard package tours, or regular visa queries. And our response time to tailor-made trip inquiries is between 24-48 hrs depending on the holiday complexity. Our working hours are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00 UK time, so if you submit your request over the weekend, we will respond within the next couple of working days.
• 15% - Friendly and individual care. From the point of you contacting us until your trip finishes we would like you to feel comfortable and at ease. We are here ultimately to design your dream trip. All our staff have traveled extensively and are happy to assist you with any, even the boldest, ideas for your trip! No question or query is unimportant or petty when creating your perfect holidays - you can ask us anything and if we don't know the answer, we know how to find it!
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Contact us to learn more about our Russian travel agency services and learn more about our tours to Moscow , tours to St. Petersburg for summer or winter and our other Russian tourism products. Express to Russia is the leading Russian travel agency on the web and has operated as an official Russian tour operator for the past 10 years.

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IT IS WITH GREAT SORROW WE MOURN THE PASSING OF OUR

FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN

BARRY MARTIN

WHO SADLY PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY 21 JANUARY 2024 AFTER A BRAVE BATTLE WITH MYELOMA CANCER.

The Russia House started life as BARRY MARTIN TRAVEL in September 1970.

BARRY WAS A PIONEER IN TRAVEL TO THE FORMER SOVIET UNION AND OTHER EAST EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, PROMOTING TRAVEL AND TRADE.

HE WAS VERY MUCH RESPECTED THROUGHOUT THE INDUSTRY, LOVED BY MANY AND A GOOD FRIEND TO ALL THOSE THAT KNEW AND WORKED WITH HIM.

BARRY WILL VERY MUCH BE MISSED.

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With expert advice – over 50 years experience, call us on tel:  020 7403 9922, we will guide you through the procedure and, talk you through the application form, no information request forms to complete,, just immediate help from a real person, with expertise in, russian visa issue, visa issue times, express issue – now 6 working days, standard issue – now 4 weeks, russian visa application form, https://visa.kdmid.ru/petitionchoice.aspx.

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Our offices are open from 9am until 4pm. We operate with a reduced number of staff and aim to make sure your request can be fully accommdated when you visit us. Visa applications are processed in person on the following days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am to 11.30am.

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On 24 July 2020, the Russian Government announced it was lifting the restriction on travel from the UK to Russia and from Russia to the UK.

All UK residents can apply for Russian visas. Non-UK nationals should consult our office on the type of residency proof accepted by the Russian Consulate in order to apply for a visa, as the requirements have changed. The full list of exceptions for non-UK residents is available on this link.

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IBS VP is responsible for the receipt of visa applications and visa fees for travel to Russia or other countries, submission and collection of applications at the Russia Visa Application Centre of VFS, which is an outsourced partner of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the United Kingdom or other Consulates, and returning passports back to applicants.

IBS VP shall make travel bookings and arrangements on the Client’s behalf in respect of all required travel related products and services including, but not limited to, the provision of airline tickets and documentation, hotel accommodation, visa facilities (subject to restrictions), point to point transfer (e.g. arrival airport to accommodation arranged by IBS VP). Flight service fees are specified in Appendix 1.

Acceptance and Rejection of Applications

The assessment of visa applications is carried out by the Embassy of the Russian Federation or its Consulates, and the granting or refusal of Russian visas is at their sole discretion. The Embassy of the Russian Federation and its Consular Section reserve the right to ask for further documentation and information from the applicant, call up for an interview and/or refuse any visa application. The applicant must supply such additional documents and information if they wish their application to be considered further on.

Fees stated are only valid on the day that they are quoted or provided by IBS VP. If you decide to make your application on a later date, the fees may change.

Except where covered in our Refund policy below, fees are not refundable, i.e. fees are payable whether or not a visa is ultimately granted. The fees will vary depending on the applicant's nationality. Please contact us if you do not find the relevant information on the website.

Commitments

IBS VP will process visa applications with reasonable care and skill and in accordance with all procedures prescribed by the Embassy of the Russian Federation and the Visa Application Centre.

Whilst we carefully check you application form for errors on the form, we do not guarantee to detect errors on the form and we cannot verify any information you provide.

Client’s Responsibility

All applicants should carefully read and understand the requirements for the visa forms, complete all applications forms truthfully and provide true and accurate information and documentation. They should make sure that they have a valid passport. Upon receipt of the visa, applicants should check the validity of the visa so that it covers the whole period of stay, the number of entries, and the spelling of their names. The visa may be granted for the requested days on the application form. We may extend the period of stay in case IBS VP arranges the official invitation, but it is not compulsory.

The Client need to check information on the issued visa upon receipt of the passport or travel document. IBS VP has no liability for any spelling mistakes or wrong information printed on the visa. A Russian visa is valid only in a current passport.

Applicants should also make sure that the purpose of visit is correct. IBS VP has no liability if the visa is issued for the wrong purpose. If the circumstances change, the application should be resubmitted for the correct type of visa.

The Client should register your visa within 72 hours of arrival in Russia. IBS VP does not provide visa registering services in Russia.

It shall be the Client’s sole responsibility to arrange adequate travel and medical insurance cover in respect of any travel arrangements made under this Agreement should travel with adequate insurance cover. Minimum Insurance should cover against unforeseen cancellation charges, medical costs incurred whilst away, repatriation, personal liability claims, loss of money etc.

Cancellation

If you start a visa application process, including submitting an online application, you may cancel your application within 7 days after the payment was made but before your visa application is posted or otherwise forwarded by us to the Russian Visa Application Centre in the UK or to any Russian Embassy, in which case we will refund to you the Eembassy fee, but not any service fee, bank fee or other fee. Once your application has been posted or otherwise forwarded by us, it may not be cancelled.

If you start a visa application process, including submitting an online application, but do not complete the visa application process, including where you fail to send your visa application documentation to us or to attend in person at our offices to complete your visa application, within 12 months of commencing the visa application process, then your visa application shall be considered to be ended and we may retain the embassy and the invitation fees paid by you, as well as all service fees, bank fees and other fees. We shall not be obliged to notify you of this.

Your right above is the only cancellation right you have. Once you have submitted your application to us, you will be taken to have agreed that we may immediately commence processing your application and providing any services, and as a result you will not have any right to cancel under the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000. This is because, under Regulation 13(1)(a), you lose your right to cancel if you agree that we can start providing the services within the cancellation period.

In case of cancellation made before your visa application is posted or otherwise forwarded by us to the Russian Visa Application Centre in the UK or to any Russian Embassy, a full refund may be provided, unless another service was provided in the meantime (such as obtaining an official invitation from a travel agent in Russia).

To cancel your order, please send the following details: Your full name, address, contact phone number, email address, order number, service requested, the reason for cancellation, amount paid, method of payment to email [email protected] (or fax to 0207 2438275) and call the General Manager on +44 (0) 207 985 1234 to make sure your cancellation email was received.

Processing Time

Standard processing time for standard service – 6 working days (may be taking up to 20 working days) , which does not include the day of submission. Express processing time – 2 working days (may be taking up to 5 working days), which does not include the day of submission. Same-day visa is not available. The list of holidays for the Russian Embassy may vary. Please check with us if you are tight with the dates. If additional documentation is required to complete your application, the process can be significantly delayed.

The processing times for visas are estimates only and based on our experience. The Embassy might require extra time for additional checks, which can take up to 20 working days for a final decision on the application.

Changes to Procedures and Fees

The procedures and fees of the Embassy of the Russian Federation and Consulates for the processing of visas and related services are beyond IBS VP’s control and are subject to change without prior notice. IBS VP does not accept responsibility for any changes in procedures or fees and reserves the right to pass on any increased fees.

Information on the website is updated within 5 working days.

Loss or damage to passports and other travel documents

If a passport, document or other item is lost, misplaced, damaged, delayed or destroyed by any means whatsoever, IBS VP shall only be responsible for the basic replacement cost of the said item should the fault rest with them. IBS VP is not responsible for items misplaced, damaged, delayed or destroyed by the Consulate, Embassy or a third-party courier company or Royal Mail.

IBS VP will send completed applications and/or other documents by Royal Mail Special Delivery unless otherwise instructed. A delivery charge will be added to your order. Royal Mail Special Delivery, same-day couriers, UK overnight couriers, international courier services and other third-party delivery companies are subject to the conditions set by these individual companies. IBS VP accepts no liability for loss or delays incurred when using third-party delivery companies.

Cancellations by IBS VP

IBS VP reserves the right to refuse in its total discretion to handle any application or carry any item at any time, and no reason need be given.

Third-Party Rights

Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall benefit or be enforceable by any person other than the visa applicant or the Client representatives, and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 shall not apply.

Collection outside opening hours (after 6pm or Saturday/Sunday)

If collection is possible (an authorised person is able to handle the documents) the fees are: service charge of £100 + travel expenses if required.

Please address any complaints to the Complaints Department at the IBS VP Office, 202 Kensington Church Street, London, W8 4DP, UK or call us on 0207 9851234.

Applicable Law

These terms and conditions and any visa applications shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales. Terms and conditions are governed by English Law and the jurisdiction of the English Courts. You may however choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if you live there and wish to do so.

Refund Policy

Refund of an Embassy's and Visa Application Centre fees

If IBS VP is in breach of contract or negligent in relation to any visa application submitted, resulting in the visa not being granted or loss of applicant’s passport with valid visas, in each case, wherein the applicant has to apply for a new passport or cannot travel to Russia at the times stated by the applicant in his/her visa application, then IBS VP will refund to the applicant the Embassy fee, the Russian Visa Application Centre fees, cost of passport replacement and any valid visas within that passport, but n only.ot any other fee.

IBS VP will refund the Embassy fee and the Visa Application Centre fee if you cancel your visa application before it is forwarded by us to the Russian Visa Application Centre or Russian Embassy, but not any service fee, bank fee, or other fee.

Refunds will be made within 30 days after a request for refund was accepted by IBS VP.

Privacy rights

We collect and process personal data only in strict compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and associated legislation.

IBS VP has legal obligations, under the Data Protection Act 1998, to collect any personal information that you provide to us fairly. IBS VP will hold your personal information securely. Manual destruction of files, records and computer print-outs containing sensitive data is carried out in a secure way by internal shredding.

Due to privacy laws, IBS VP employees are unable to discuss your personal details with any third party enquiring on your behalf (including family) unless you provide your consent authorising us to do so.

Third parties

IBS VP may share the following information with third parties:

• To complete immigration support request as necessary to provide visa and immigration services to applicants, including disclosure to government agencies in the form of applications, photographs, and petitions for visa request and/or immigration benefits
• To companies that provide services to assist us with our business activities in visa and immigration request fulfilment

Whereas we share private information with third parties, we have written agreements in accordance the current requirements by Law.

• As required by law in response to requests by public authorities including meeting national security or law enforcement requirements

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Our goal is to provide the highest quality services to make your clients fall in love with Russia.

Whether you are looking to get the most out of a tight budget or prefer premium luxury when discovering Russia, Olta Travel will be your perfect partner.

Let us make your tour to Russia a memorable experience, so you can enjoy a worry-free journey!

• FROM BIG GROUPS TO INDIVIDUALS: we craft a tailored offer for almost any budget, thanks to our distributed network of trusted partners, direct connections with service providers and our own profound knowledge of destinations in Russia. 
• TOP SERVICE GUARANTEE:  We take care of everything to secure travelers’ satisfaction and are prepared to deal with unexpected issues should they arise.
• COMFORTABLE PRICING:  Olta Travel keeps the cost of discovering Russia at a fair, reasonable level because we love our country and seek to share this love with you.
• NATION-SPECIFIC PROGRAMS : based on our experience working with tourists from all parts of the world, we know how to surprise and amaze your compatriots with Russia.

PRIVACY POLICY ON THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

This Policy of personal data processing (hereinafter - the Policy) applies to all data that "OLTA Travel" Co. Ltd (hereinafter – Olta Travel) receives from the visitors of website http://www.oltatravel.com (hereinafter "the Website") and explains how it is processing, stored and how the confidentiality is ensured.

1. Processing and use of personal data.

1.1. In this Policy, personal information means any information left by users on the Website of Olta Travel, including Name, Surname, company, email address and other contact information, left in the message.

1.2. The person who left personal data on the Website of Olta Travel, consents to their use, namely:

1.2.1. The inclusion of the email address, name, surname, company name or any other contact information left in the message in the contact database of Olta Travel. The database is hosted in a secure cloud-based customer relationship management service Bitrix 24, as well as on a secure service for newsletters – Unisender.

1.2.2. Receiving email newsletters with news, promotions, special offers and other useful materials, but no more than twice a week. The visitor of the Website at any time has the right to unsubscribe from the mailing list of Olta Travel, by clicking on the unsubscribe link located at the bottom of each letter.

1.2.3. Direct communication with the manager of Olta travel on the treatment of the user.

1.2.4. The use of contact information to show relevant advertisements to users in social networks and the Internet.

1.2.5. For other purposes performed with the individual consent of the user.

2. The collection, storage and protection of personal data.

2.1. All personal data collected on the Website is processed, stored and secured in strict accordance with the provisions of the legislation of the Russian Federation (Federal law of the Russian Federation of 27 July 2006 № 152-FL "On personal data") and the European Union (The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679).

2.2. Olta Travel is taking the necessary legal, organizational and technical measures to protect personal information from unlawful or accidental access, copying, distribution of personal information, as well as other unlawful actions in relation to personal data of users, which include:

•     secure transfer and storage of personal data on secure servers;

•     automated processing of personal data;

•     identification of possible threats to the security of personal data;

•     limiting the number of persons having access to personal data;

•     application of measures of internal regulation of the procedure of working with personal data (internal regulations for employees of Olta Travel);

•     improving methods of collection, storage and processing of data.

2.3. All data received on the Website of Olta Travel are transmitted via a secure https Protocol and stored on servers in secure, cloud-based customer relationship management service Bitrix 24, as well as in safe service for creating email newsletters Unisender.

3. User rights and obligations of Olta Travel.

3.1. Upon the request from the user Olta Travel should:

•        confirm the fact and methods of storage and processing of personal data of users;

•        inform about the method of obtaining personal data of the user;

•        explain the legal bases, objectives and timing of the processing of personal data;

•        in case of personal data leakage, inform the user about it;

•        make changes or delete users ' personal data from the database to stop storing and processing it;

•        warn about the expected cross-border transfer of personal data.

3.2. The user has the right to request the deletion of his personal data by sending an e-mail to [email protected] as well as the exclusion from the email-mailing by clicking on the "Unsubscribe" button located in the body of each letter.

4. Conditions of termination of processing and storage of personal data:

•       company liquidation;

•       a written request for withdrawal of consent or exclusion from the database;

•       at the request of the user, if the data were obtained illegally.

5. Olta Travel is not responsible for information posted by a visitor on the third party websites, links to which can be posted on the Website of Olta Travel.

6. More information about the collection, storage and processing of personal data by Olta Travel, the user may get by sending an email to [email protected] .

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About Go Russia Travel Company

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• Award winning company. Russia's Leading Inbound Travel Agency 2012 .
• Genuine experts. Over 40 years Russia and ex-USSR combined experience. All our staff is passionate about travel and have extensionally travelled in Russia and former USSR.
• Exemplary customer service. Almost 99% of our customers said they are satisfied with the knowledge and expertise of our travel consultants to provide a quality service.
• Highly ranked on Tripadvisor. Read unbiased trusted Go Russia reviews on the Tripadvisor website.
• Total financial protection. We are a fully ATOL bonded operator and are also covered by insolvency insurance .
• Unrivalled technology. Easy and convenient secure online booking system. User-friendly personalised online booking tools and customised Go Russia account .
• Best value for money. Our prices are among the best on the market. And on top we often release free upgrades and special offers . Read about Go Russia fair dealing and price guarantee
• Peace of mind. 24 x 7 emergency hotline phone and local representatives
• Green Company and we follow responsible tourism policy
• Thoughtfully and meticulously designed itineraries by our in-house product team
• Only certified English-speaking guides (other languages also available)
• Small and medium size groups
• Guaranteed departure dates and no cancellations
• Personal advice and consultation prior to and during every booking
• Free visa support and practical guidance. Visa included on most of our tours
• Variety of activities and optional tours . Different levels and age groups
• 29% - Offer price. We are proud to be able to provide the highest quality tours at the most competitive prices. We believe that travel does not need to be expensive and it should be affordable to everyone. We achieve this by working without intermediaries and having long-established contacts with local partners. If you find a similar tour at a lower price, we guarantee we will match the price offered by any reputable competitor. Fair dealing and price guarantee .
• 19% - Our flexibility with tour arrangements. More than half of our customers have booked some extra tours or services with us. We would like you to have the most memorable holidays and are happy to help you to create the perfect trip with Go Russia! We always listen to your ideas and design your trip around your requirements – travelling off beaten track, booking theatre tickets, arranging meals or eating with locals in a small authentic local café, or meeting local families.
• 17% - Our knowledge and expertise. All of our staff is passionate about travel and have extensionally travelled in Russia and the former USSR. We know our destinations better than anybody else – we are from - or have lived - in our specialist regions.
• 16% - Quick response. We understand that time is of the essence when planning holidays and we aim to respond as quickly as possible. Normally we reply within 24 hrs to the standard requests such as standard package tours, or regular visa queries. And our response time to tailor-made trip inquiries is between 24-48 hrs depending on the holiday complexity. Our working hours are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00 UK time, so if you submit your request over the weekend, we will respond within the next couple of working days.
• 15% - Friendly and individual care. From the point of you contacting us until your trip finishes we would like you to feel comfortable and at ease. We are here ultimately to design your dream trip. All our staff have travelled extensively and are happy to assist you with any, even the boldest, ideas for your trip! No question or query is unimportant or petty when creating your perfect holidays - you can ask us anything and if we don't know the answer, we know how to find it!
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron explains at what point he'd send troops to Ukraine; children injured in guided bomb attack

A Russian ballistic missile struck a postal depot in the Ukrainian port of Odesa and injured 14 people. Meanwhile, drone attacks have targeted Russian energy infrastructure, according to officials. Listen to a Daily podcast on whether the UK should send troops to Ukraine as you scroll.

Thursday 2 May 2024 16:20, UK

• Macron explains at what point he would send troops to Ukraine
• Six children among injured in Russian strike
• 'Large fire' in Ukrainian port city after missile strike
• Drone attacks 'damage Russian energy infrastructure'
• Russia claims victory over Ukrainian village - reports
• Analysis: Will US aid help turn tide on Russia?
• Your questions answered: Why can't Ukraine destroy key Crimean bridge?
• Listen to the Sky News Daily above and  tap here  to follow wherever you get your podcasts
• Live reporting by Lauren Russell

That's it from our live coverage for today - thanks for following along. 

Before we go, here is a quick reminder of today's updates: 

• French President Emmanuel Macron said he would consider sending troops to Ukraine if Russian troops broke through the frontline
• Ukrainian workers picked through the ruins of a postal depot destroyed in a Russian attack yesterday, which set off a large fire
• At least six children and an adult were injured in a Russian guided bomb attack in Kharkiv 
• Sweden saw a surge in cyber attacks as it moved towards NATO membership, analysis found
• Russia said it had seized control of the village of Berdychi in eastern Ukraine.

The Ukraine war is unlikely to end anytime soon, the top US intelligence official has predicted. 

Avril Haines, director of national intelligence, said that Vladimir Putin sees domestic and international developments going in his favour, making it likely he will press on with actions in Ukraine. 

"Putin's increasingly aggressive tactics against Ukraine, such as strikes on Ukraine's electricity infrastructure, are intended to impress Ukraine that continuing to fight will only increase the damage to Ukraine and offer no plausible path to victory," she said.

"These aggressive tactics are likely to continue and the war is unlikely to end anytime soon."

It comes as the White House said it remains "deeply concerned" that it is not seeing China make any changes with helping Russia's military - after concerns raised by US secretary of state Antony Blinken.

During a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials last week, Mr Blinken said: "Fuelling Russia's defence industrial base not only threatens Ukrainian security, it threatens European security.

"Russia would struggle to sustain its assault on Ukraine without China's support."

Mr Blinken did not elaborate on how the US would address the matter if China continues to help Russia, but today White House spokesperson John Kirby said imposing further sanctions on Russia and North Korea is not off the table.

Sweden's succession to NATO prompted a surge in Russia-linked cyber attacks that not only targeted the Swedish nation but also other countries including the US and Ukraine, according to new analysis.

NetScout says it observed a "massive shift" in distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks as Sweden worked towards joining the alliance after over two centuries of neutrality.

Note: DDoS refers to when attackers flood a server or network with excessive traffic that it is unable to process fast enough.

NetScout says Swedish government infrastructure was targeted in such an attack in May 2023, with the attacks "strengthening" throughout last year and into 2024 as the country achieved NATO succession after a nearly two-year wait, the firm said. 

There was an "onslaught" in February when Sweden's foreign minister hinted at Hungary dropping its objection to Stockholm becoming part of NATO, it said.

Attacks peaked on 4 March this year, three days before Sweden officially joined the alliance, with 2,275 recorded in a single day.

An investigation by NetScout found that the "likely culprits" of the DDoS attacks were Russia-supporting cyber groups which it described as "politically motivated".

Russia-linked groups have been behind a number of cyber attacks since the war began. One of the most dramatic saw services provided by Ukraine's biggest telecoms operator knocked out for days for some 24 million users.

At least six children and one adult have been injured after Russian guided bombs hit Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.

The bombs struck civilian infrastructure and private houses, injuring at least six children and one adult, local officials said.

Houses and civilian infrastructure in the town of Derhachi - a frequent site of Russian aerial strikes - was damaged due to the strike.

"Two of the children received minor injuries to their limbs, and four - moderate injuries," regional governor Oleh Synehubov said on Telegram.

Kharkiv, which lies about 30km from the border with Russia, and the surrounding region have long been targeted by Russian attacks but the strikes have become more intense in recent months, hitting civilian and energy infrastructure.

Moscow denies deliberately targeting civilians.

Ukrainian troops on the frontline have said ammunition shortages mean it is a "luxury" if they shoot 30 shells a day.

A commander manning a US-supplied M777 howitzer artillery gun close to Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region said the number of shells fired daily was sometimes in single digits.

Parts of the Ukrainian military are swiftly running out of ammunition or simply do not have the shells they need to suppress Russian attacks that have recently ramped up, particularly in the east.

"If we compare it with the beginning [of the full-scale invasion], when we fired up to 100 shells a day, then now, when we fire 30 shells it's a luxury," commander Oleksandr Kozachenko said.

Russian attacks 'unpredictable'

Ukrainian officials believe that Moscow wants to seize the eastern city of Chasiv Yar by 9 May, when the Russians celebrate Victory Day.

If they succeed, it would place some of the largest Ukrainian-held cities in the Donetsk region within artillery range, according to military analysts from Black Bird Group - a group of volunteers in Finland.

Troops describe Russian attacks in the region as steady but often unpredictable.

Mr Kozachenko and his unit are now waiting for a fresh influx of ammunition from the US aid package that was approved last week.

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he would consider sending troops to Ukraine if Russian troops broke through the frontline.

The president said it would also be a possibility if Ukraine turned to the French government for help - but stressed that currently there is no consensus between Ukraine and France on this issue.

Speaking to The Economist, Mr Macron said: "I have a clear strategic goal: Russia cannot win in Ukraine. If Russia wins in Ukraine, there will be no security in Europe."

He called Russia "a threat to the security of Europeans" and France would have to "in any case" ask itself the question of sending its troops if they went ahead with a further offensive.

It is the second time Mr Macron discussed sending troops to Ukraine after saying "we cannot exclude anything," in a meeting of Kyiv's partner countries back in February.

It's been around a year since Ukraine was in final preparations for its much-touted spring counteroffensive against Russia.

The aim was to breach Russian lines and recapture large swathes of occupied territory. But despite a surge in military support from the West, the counteroffensive did not live up to expectations and Ukraine failed to push back Russian forces. 

Our military analyst, Sean Bell , says Ukraine has provided an "incredibly robust defence" since then, but a long delay by US Congress in passing a multi-billion dollar aid package for Kyiv has "taken its toll".

"Ukraine has lost ground on the frontline and Russia has momentum, which has impacted Ukrainian morale and cost lives," he explains.

So will the US decision to provide $60bn of military aid turn the tide in Ukraine's favour? This is among the topics discussed by Bell in this week's Red Matrix podcast .

Russia could make advances this summer

Momentum is vital in warfare, Bell says, and Russia has plenty of this after capitalising on Ukraine's much-publicised shortage of weapons to target its energy infrastructure, cities and the frontline.

Despite heavy Russian casualties, Bell says Vladimir Putin will want to seize the window of opportunity to inflict more losses on Ukraine "before US military aid can be brought to bear".  

"Many military analysts believe that Russian advances in key sectors of the frontline look likely to be repeated this summer as there is increasing evidence that Russia is preparing for a large-scale summer offensive," he says.

Putin's long game

Mr Putin is preparing for a long war which will eventually see Western support for Ukraine wane, Bell says.

"Russia has more soldiers, has tripled the size of its defence industrial base to create a sustainable supply of weapons... and can fund the war through huge and sustainable oil revenues," he explains.

Ukraine, meanwhile, is "critically dependent" on Western aid. 

Despite the contrast in military might, Bell doesn't anticipate a strategic Russian breakthrough - with Moscow's battlefield success "not a foregone conclusion".

He points to recent comments from Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said Western allies can defend Ukraine in the same way they defended Israel from a recent Iranian attack.

"Why not afford Ukraine the same level of support?" says Bell.

Western hesitation emboldens Putin

The West "has the military might to stop Russia's invasion in its tracks", says Bell, but has so far been deterred by escalating Russian rhetoric.

But longer it "tolerates" Russia's actions, the more emboldened Mr Putin will become, making him a "more dangerous threat to the West in the coming years", he adds.

Regardless of the US's huge military aid package for Ukraine, Mr Zelenskyy and his forces look to be in for a "very difficult spring and summer", Bell says.

This weekend (Sunday 5 May) Ukrainians will celebrate Easter.

As part of the religious holiday Easter cakes will be sent to troops on the frontline. 

Some Ukrainian soldiers attended a church service in Kyiv where all the cakes were blessed by clergymen before being sent to those fighting.  

More than 900 packages worth almost 3m hryvnias (£60,000) were destroyed in a Russian missile strike on a postal depot last night. 

Earlier we reported that 14 people had been injured after the strike in the city of Odesa.

Regional governor Oleh Kiper said a large fire had also broken out as a result. 

In a post on Facebook , the postal company said there were a total of 904 packages waiting to be delivered in the warehouse that was destroyed. 

"Not only our depot and branch was destroyed by the Russian rocket, but also 15.5 tons of your orders from online stores with clothing, appliances, kids toys, treats for pets, medicines, parcels with care for family members," it wrote. 

It said it had started to call affected customers who will receive a full refund. 

Russia used more than 300 missiles, around 300 Shahed-type drones and over 3,200 guided bombs to attack Ukraine in April, according to Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Writing on the Telegram messaging app, Mr Zelenskyy said cities and communities around the country "suffer every day and every night from this deliberate and vile terror".

He added that only the "force of Ukraine's air defences, the force of the soldiers who hold the frontline and the force of the unity of the world" can stop Russian aggression. 

Mr Zelenskyy has continually asked allies for more air defence systems to protect against Russian strikes - especially Patriot air defence launch systems or the French SAMP/T system. 

Both the US and Germany have agreed to send Patriot defence systems, which White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at the start of the week should reach the frontlines "soon".

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