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In his daily address, Ukrainian PresidentVolodymyr Zelensky says that "today is a historical day" because Ukraine is "taking back Kherson". "As of now, our defenders are on the outskirts of the city. But special units are already in the city," Zelensky adds. Ukraine had earlier on Friday said its forces were entering the southern city of Kherson after Russia announced its troops had retreated from the only regional capital it has captured after nearly nine months fighting.
President Volodymyr Zelensky hails the news of the European Union granting Ukraine candidate status for accession to the bloc, saying it shows his country is "not a bridge" between the West and Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday praised his troops for advances they claimed near the devastated town of Bakhmut, in attacks which Russia said it had repelled. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more.
"Ukraine is fighting for the ideals of Europe" says Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, while on a symbolic visit to Kyiv on May 9, to mark Europe Day. Speaking alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Von der Leyen accuses Russian President Vladimir Putin of "attempting to destroy" European values with his invasion of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomes US leader Joe Biden to Kyiv, hailing the surprise visit as a sign of support and "important signal" nearly one year after Russia invaded. SOUNDBITE ++ URGENT 339M9VZ
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