Contrary to what many analysts had guessed, Ukraine will not retreat from the hard-fought city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine.
The defense of the city will continue, this is the latest announcement from President Zelensky after he discussed the issue with high-ranking generals.
– I have told the commander to find suitable forces to help the guys in Bachmut, he says in his daily evening speech.
He also says that there is no part of Ukraine that one is prepared to abandon and thanks the soldiers who are fighting for the country.