Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the counter-offensive against Russian troops is “progressing slower than desired”, but that Kiev is not being pressured to speed it up as Ukrainian troops advance through dangerous minefields. Eight villages have been recaptured so far, according to Ukrainian authorities, but the main phase of the counter-offensive has yet to come, according to the Defense Ministry. Read all about the war in Ukraine in our live blog.
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LIVE. Wagner boss: defense top misleads Russians about war progress
