Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited occupied parts of the Ukrainian region of Kherson, according to the Kremlin.

He is said to have attended a military command meeting to hear reports from military commanders.

Mr Putin is also thought to have visited the Luhansk region. Russia annexed Kherson and Luhansk last year.

Such trips by the Russian leader are rare, although he made a surprise visit to the city of Mariupol in March.

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