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"We are now facing a new stage in the war. The occupier is preparing for attempts to expand its offensive. And we must all do everything together to disrupt russia's offensive plan", the president of Ukraine said in a statement.

According to Zelenskyy, we have preserved our independence and must now guarantee it.

• Fierce fighting continues in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors. The enemy achieved some tactical success, but failed to gain an operational advantage.