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Ukraine’s armed forces Friday said they had retaken the village of Andriivka near the key frontline town of Bakhmut, a day after claims it had been “liberated” were dubbed premature. The capture comes ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Washington where he is expected at the White House and on Capitol Hill next week. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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7:28am: Ukraine troops capture eastern village of Andriivka, military says
Ukraine’s military said on Friday that its troops have captured a village near Bakhmut, the eastern city that fell into Russian hands in May after being besieged for many months.
The Russian side had suffered significant casualties and loss of equipment, while Ukrainian troops were able to fortify some areas, the General Staff of Ukraine’s armed forces said in a morning report.
“In the course of assault operations, they seized Andriivka in Donetsk region,” the General Staff said.
2:45am: Zelensky is expected to visit Washington as Congress is debating $24 billion in aid for Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected at the White House and on Capitol Hill next week as he visits the US during the United Nations General Assembly.
Zelensky’s trip comes as Congress is debating President Joe Biden’s request to provide as much as $24 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.
An administration official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive visit, said Zelensky will meet with Biden at the White House next Thursday. The trip to the Capitol was confirmed by two congressional aides granted anonymity to discuss the plans.
2:05am: Cuba issues conflicting statements on use of its citizens in Ukraine war
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said…
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