Volodymyr Zelensky denies Bakhmut has fallen | Ukraine war

President Zelensky says Russian troops remain in Bakhmut but have "not occupied" the city. 

Speaking at the G7 summit on Sunday, Mr Zelensky sought to deny Russian claims of victory and clarify comments earlier in which he appeared to suggest Ukraine had been defeated there. 

The battle for Bakhmut has claimed 100,000 casualties and razed the city. 

Following Russia’s claims of a victory, the Kremlin said: “All who distinguished themselves will be put forward for state awards.” 

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[ethereal]

In old soviet countries there was a saying:
"Only believe something after it is officially denied"

[sherrysnyder]

Even pro-Ukraine war maps show Bakmut has been captured by Russia

[Laser]

this man could have his whole country massacred and act like it never happened 💀

[CurbYourGames]

Yeah Bakhmut did not fall. Actually, Ukraine won the war and they're gonna crown Zelensky as the new Queen tomorrow

[tonym]

He hasn't told any truths for months. Hes just a clown/actor.

[Arnisho]

He really must think people are blind and deaf.
Sad times we live in

[localboss]

It’s astonishing that a lot of people still believe him.😅

[Skval]

The problem with propaganda is that reality comes back and shows how public opinion is played for a long time.

[jaredmartin]

He need to say that Ukraine is winning or the money train will stop 😂

[pauline]

We have 3 soldiers hiding inside a building defending the last toilet in Bakhmut guys !! Bakhmut has not fallen don't worry ! 😂

[leeclarke]

Now that’s what I call living in denial.

[nuclear_nadal]

He said the same thing about Soledar few months ago.

[philwright]

Did he say this before he sat with Biden and said Bakhmut was destroyed and nothing is left?

[BroadHobbyProjects]

Easier to lie to a person than convince them they're being lied to.

[Dannyboy]

He said yesterday that his troops aren’t in control anymore 😂

[andrewarthur]

No argument! When he is done G7, he can go visit his victorious troops at bakhmut😂

[bansheep]

He said the same thing during Azovstal..

[michaelmcfeely]

I do not want to pay to rebuild Ukraine. It will never end.

[rizkyzulkarnain]

Yet even he denied the fall of Soledar 😂

[MiZtErNiCe]

Why doesn't he go to there with his film crew and show us?