President Volodymyr Zelensky filmed himself near the front line to show that his army was capable of mounting a counteroffensive. Ukraine retaking control of the city of Kupiansk would represent its only successful counteroffensive in 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky filmed himself near the city of Kupiansk, which Russia claimed to have captured last month.

Ukraine's troops hail advance, a month after Putin claimed town was 'practically' in Russia's hands.