Kyiv denies Russian forces have captured Yahidne. Putin: West wants to 'liquidate' Russia

Moscow's mercenary Wagner group has been "unsuccessful" in seizing several areas around the eastern city of Bakhmut, Ukraine's military said. Putin repeats claims the West wants to liquidate Russia.

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