Confusion as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy appears to confirm loss of Bakhmut – By Kim Hjelmgaard (USA Today) / May 21, 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy walked back comments Sunday that appeared to confirm earlier Russian claims that its forces captured the city of Bakhmut following months of bloody and intense fighting.
“I think not,” Ukraine’s leader said after being asked by a reporter whether Ukraine still controlled the eastern city that has been under siege for eight months. Zelenskyy made the comments while speaking alongside President Joe Biden during an appearance on the final day of the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
“For today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts. There is nothing in this place,” Zelenskyy said.
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