Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine's Defence Forces will liberate Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast and two more Russian-occupied cities, but refused to name the additional cities.
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We will de-occupy Bakhmut. I think that we will de-occupy two more cities.
We will de-occupy Bakhmut. I think that we will de-occupy two more cities.
Ukraine is working hard to obtain long-range weapons
Zelenskyy had important meetings in Washington with American congressmen
Direct conversations are effective and Zelenskyy's voice is heard
Plans for military aid to Ukraine were discussed with congressmen
Ukraine is working on obtaining long-range capabilities similar to the F-16 acquisition process
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