Ukraine to keep troops besieged in key city – Zelensky’s office Wagners say retreat now.

The office of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has said senior military commanders have agreed to hold onto Artyomovsk – a key Donbass city – after German media outlets claimed a top Ukrainian general had encouraged withdrawing from Artyomovsk, known as Bakhmut in Ukraine, weeks ago.

on Monday Zelensky held a scheduled meeting of senior government officials responsible for the military during the conflict with Russia, a statement

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