Russian forces captured village in Zaporozhye: Russian MoD
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For months, the Russian army has been making steady gains in Ukraine, particularly in the eastern regions.
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In this photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Russian soldiers of the reconnaissance unit walk though a forest in an undisclosed location in Ukraine. (AP)
The Russian Ministry of Defense on Sunday announced that its forces had seized control of a village in southern Ukraine, advancing further along the front line against a Ukrainian military hampered by shortages of personnel and ammunition.
"Units of the Eastern forces have liberated the settlement of Zagrine in the Zaporozhye region and occupied more favourable positions," the Russian defence ministry said in its daily report.
For months, the Russian army has been making steady gains in Ukraine, particularly in the eastern regions.
Earlier this week, it announced the capture of three villages spread across the east, southeast, and northeast of Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that troops had taken control of nearly 880 square kilometers (340 square miles) of territory since the beginning of the year.
Additionally, Russia launched an offensive in the Kharkiv region on May 10, capturing large swathes of territory before their advance was slowed by reinforcements sent by Kiev.
Ukrainian forces, on the other hand, have been grappling with shortages of troops and ammunition for months, despite assurances from Western nations regarding arms deliveries.
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The conflict in Ukraine stems from violent clashes in 2014 that led to numerous casualties and prompted then-President Yanukovych to flee Ukraine, which led to a coup d'etat and the establishment of a Western-backed interim government.
Switzerland is currently hosting a high-level conference on Ukraine at the Buergenstock resort near Lucerne from June 15-16. Approximately 90 countries and organizations are confirmed to be participating in the summit.
According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, discussions on peace in Ukraine are not part of the agenda at the summit, and Putin's ceasefire proposals are not being considered.
Putin recently expressed readiness to start peace talks with Ukraine at any moment, but on one condition: a full withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Russian territories.
