Zelenskyy Vows Ukraine Will Retake Bakhmut from Russia After Visiting Washington

Zelenskyy pledged as he left Washington that Ukraine's military would reclaim the city of Bakhmut from Russia.
Bakhmut fell to Russia in May, and Ukraine has been fighting to get it back as part of its counteroffensive.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine will keep fighting through the winter and won't stop during difficult weather.
Retaking Bakhmut would be a significant breakthrough for Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Zelenskyy met with Biden and lawmakers in Washington and said he believes additional military aid for Ukraine will be approved.

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Zelenskyy Vows Ukraine Will Retake Bakhmut from Russia After Visiting Washington

Zelenskyy pledged as he left Washington that Ukraine's military would reclaim the city of Bakhmut from Russia.
Bakhmut fell to Russia in May, and Ukraine has been fighting to get it back as part of its counteroffensive.
Zelenskyy said Ukraine will keep fighting through the winter and won't stop during difficult weather.
Retaking Bakhmut would be a significant breakthrough for Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Zelenskyy met with Biden and lawmakers in Washington and said he believes additional military aid for Ukraine will be approved.

usatoday.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Ukraine Gains Ground, Zelenskyy Renews Calls for Arms as Russia Bombs Cities and Plans 'Sham' Votes

9/14/2023

Zelensky to Visit Washington Seeking More Ukraine Aid After UN Meeting

9/15/2023

Ukraine Liberates Key Village Near Bakhmut, Inflicting Heavy Losses on Russian Forces

9/18/2023

Ukraine Retakes Village South of Bakhmut, Makes New Gains Against Russian Forces

9/18/2023

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Must Press On in Counteroffensive Despite Slow Gains

9/21/2023

Zelensky Seeks More Ukraine Aid on Return to Capitol Hill, But Faces Increasing GOP Resistance

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky returns to Capitol Hill for a second visit, facing a different political landscape and uncertainty over future aid from House Republicans.

9/22/2023

Zelensky Optimistic on Aid but Cautions Against Winter Pause as McCarthy Faces GOP Critics

10/13/2023

Zelenskyy: Ukraine Resistance Creates New Prospects for Georgia to Liberate Occupied Territories

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Ukraine's successful resistance against Russian aggression presents an opportunity for Georgia to regain its occupied territories in the future.