The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has visited the frontline city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, where he handed awards to soldiers.
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Footage shows the president thanking troops and honouring the 'heroes' who have died on the frontline against Russian military. He hailed the strength of soldiers for carrying 'the country on your shoulders' as explosions could be heard in the distance.

On Tuesday, the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, admitted that the situation for Russia in parts of Ukraine was 'extremely difficult' in a televised address.

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