'Historic day': Zelensky hails 'return' of Kherson as Ukrainian forces enter city

Volodymyr Zelensky has hailed the “historic” withdrawal of Russian forces from Kherson as his troops entered the key city.

"Today is a historic day. We are getting the south of the country back, we are getting Kherson back," the Ukrainian president said in his video address.

Vladimir Putin has been silent about the setback suffered by his troops, with his spokesperson distancing himself from the decision.

"The people of Kherson were waiting, they never gave up on Ukraine," Zelensky said.

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[lovingdevotions]

why does the comedian billionaire wear green combat clothes in his office?

[freedomofspeech]

It must have been the Oscar award he received. Well done mate 👏

[stopspying]

Fresh wave of Russian bot comments to provide suppressive fire while their soldiers retreat.. because it’s the only thing they have left 😂

[akobcv]

Maybe the reason they have withdrawn is there’s missiles coming soon 😱😱😱😱

[realt]

Someone is making huge profit from this useless war and working class people suffering.

[bigdaz]

Its always been heroic righteous and lawful to resist and repel an occupation, unless you are Palestine, right?

[ahsokatano]

I think every country in the world would give everything to have such a hero as president.

[PiglipsMaximus]

Life’s so bad I don’t even believe wars anymore

[SparkWah]

As the Chinese say ‘be careful what u wish for’ 😂 this is a trap

[acmb]

He looks rough😢 but the inside is of a lion ❤️

[craigward]

quick, send us a few more billion and maybe we will win 🤣

[marktownsend]

Surely this Billionaire can afford a new T-shirt!!! And on and on and on

[bulletinmyleg]

lmao just wait until the bridge is done.🤣🤣🤣

[rti]

Im still curious as to why we are supporting a regime with strong ties to what we have always been told is the worst political movement ever? Not only that we are all being told we have to make sacrifices (high energy costs, high living costs) to support it? WTF is going on? (i dont expect the british press to answer that, its beyond them) Re Kherson. Another victory for Ukraine where Russia suffered no causalities - way to

[hunkeeeboy]

Please Zelensky be a bit more diplomatic just to prevent n not provoke russia into carrying out more terrorist acts against innocent Ukrainians.
More actions but less words please.

[eyesodd]

The script is going well, won his Oscar for acting skills

[salehothman]

And now the Grand final on the horizon.

[Andrew-isrs]

Even more historic when he finally changes or washes his tshirt

[geoffallen]

Great country with great people and a great leader

[sukhmann]

Did he just say return of Nazi's.