Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv retaking territory, Zelenskyy says, as Nordic leaders urge Putin to end the conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Kyiv's forces are retaking territory through a series of offensives. This marks a significant improvement in Kyiv's battlefield position, which Zelenskyy says is the strongest it has been in some time. The development is a positive sign for Ukraine's military efforts, but it remains to be seen how long this momentum can be sustained.

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Ukrainian forces are retaking territory, which could shift the balance of power. This development may lead to increased pressure on Russia to negotiate a peace deal.

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