Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the Kupiansk front, has recorded a video beside the city's half-destroyed entrance sign and has congratulated Ukraine's Ground Forces on their day.

Source: Zelenskyy on social media

Quote: "Today, I am on the Kupiansk front with our soldiers who are achieving results here for Ukraine. The Russians have said a lot about Kupiansk – we can see that. I have been here, I have congratulated the guys. I thank every unit, everyone who is fighting here, everyone who is destroying the occupier.

Today it is extremely important to achieve results in the field so that Ukraine can achieve results in diplomacy. That is exactly how it works: all our strong positions inside the country mean strong positions in talks about ending the war. I thank every soldier. I am proud of you. I thank all our Ground Forces – today is your day. Thank you, guys."

Details: Ukraine marks the Day of the Ground Forces on 12 December.

Background:

• Since November, Russian occupation forces have repeatedly claimed they have taken Kupiansk in Kharkiv Oblast, while Ukrainian troops say they continue to hold the city.
• It was reported on 12 December that Ukraine's defence forces have carried out a successful counterattack near the city of Kupiansk and have encircled a Russian grouping in the city.

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