Zelensky urges progress in liberation of Russian-occupied areas

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized on Sunday the importance of the ongoing liberation of Russian-occupied areas of his country. Ukraine needs results every day, he asserted, adding that "constant advances on the front" are important. "Whether just by one kilometre, whether by 500 metres, but forward every day to improve the Ukrainian positions, to put pressure on the occupiers," Zelensky said in his evening video address. Fighting for Avdiivka and Maryinka near the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk is currently particularly tough. According to the Ukrainian General Staff, more t...