President Zelensky Visits Kharkiv Frontline

Ukraine’s president has made a rare trip outside the capital, Kyiv, the presidential office says.

Mr Zelensky visited front line positions in the Kharkiv region, where he spoke with troops and presented gifts.

“I want to thank each of you for your service. You risk your life for all of us and our state,” the president told troops.
It comes as intense fighting continues in the region as troops attempt to regain control of the area from the Russians.

The North-Easten city has seen some of the worst fighting since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.

Bbc/Adebukola Aluko