Zelensky Visits Front Line, Ukraine Reports Advances Near Key City

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited troops near the eastern city of Kupiansk. He posted a video from the area on social media. This visit comes as Ukrainian military officials say their forces have gained ground there. They report pushing Russian troops back near the city. Russia's defense ministry claimed control of several villages near Kupiansk last month. The area is a persistent focus of fighting on the eastern front. Zelensky's trip appears designed to show confidence in his forces. It also highlights the ongoing battle for control of the strategically important region.