Zelenskyy denies Ukrainian city of Bakhmut occupied by Russian forces

AP via Yahoo ^ | May 21st, 2023 | ZEKE MILLER, ELISE MORTON and SUSIE BLANN

[Mariner]

HIROSHIMA, Japan (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russian forces weren't occupying Bakhmut, casting doubt on Moscow's insistence that the eastern Ukrainian city had fallen.

Responding to a reporter’s question about the status of the city at the Group of Seven summit in Japan, Zelenskyy said: “Bakhmut is not occupied by the Russian Federation as of today.”

“We are not throwing people (away) to die," Zelenskyy said in Ukrainian through an interpreter. "People are the treasure. I clearly understand what is happening in Bakhmut. I cannot share with you the technical details of what is happening with our warriors.”

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When asked if the city was in Ukraine’s hands, Zelenskyy said: “I think no, but you have to — to understand that there is nothing, They’ve destroyed everything. There are no buildings. It’s a pity. It’s tragedy.”

“But, for today, Bakhmut is only in our hearts. There is nothing on this place, so — just ground and — and a lot of dead Russians,” he said.

Zelenskyy’s press secretary later walked back those previous comments.

[Mariner]

He doesn't know?

[adorno]

He doesn't know?

Yeah, we'll wait for the official word from Putin or the Kremlin.

[OKSooner]

Off subject, but...

Have none of these Ya-hooes noticed the irony of their little lovefest with Zelensky being held in the first city on this planet to be struck by a strategic nuclear weapon?

[Gnome1949]

Yes, and Elvis is not dead.

[JoSixChip]

Yeah, we'll wait for the official word from Putin or the Kremlin.

Well their certainly more reputable then the west or the American government.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

[cdcdawg]

“Sometimes, I think it’s a sin, when I feel like I’m winning, but I’m losing again...”

[Mariner]

We already have the official word from the Russian MOD.

[adorno]

Well their certainly more reputable then the west or the American government.

Yeah, of course.

That's why I always wait with bated breath for each time Putin opens his mouth to tell us what the real truth is about events and what the future holds for all of us.

Love that guy, Putin. I know you do.

BTW, which Russian network and news agency is your favorite?

[aMorePerfectUnion]

[adorno]

“We already have the official word from the Russian MOD.”

“MOD”???

I’m not familiar. Is that code for “Putin”?

[McGruff]

[fidelis]

"That's why I always wait with bated breath..."

Off topic, but thanks for properly spelling the word "bated." Every time someone says they are waiting "with baited breath" I always wonder if they have breath that smells like anchovies. Perhaps they think that's what the term means, which is even worse.

[Mariner]

“I’m not familiar.”

Be stupid.

Nobody cares.

[Starboard]

At the G-7 in Japan, Zelenskyy stood side by side with U.S. President Joe Biden during a news conference. Biden announced $375 million more in aid for Ukraine, which included more ammunition, artillery and vehicles.

“I thanked him for the significant financial assistance to (Ukraine) from (the U.S.),” Zelenskyy tweeted later.

So 'only' $375 million this time, and a little tweet of gratitude. How much money has this guy raked in? Whatever you think of him he's a real "earner".

[McGruff]

Biden announced $375 million more in aid for Ukraine

I think that's Zelensky's weekly allowance now.

[adorno]

Be stupid. Nobody cares.

I guess you know how that feels pretty well.

[Kazan]

Are you going to believe Zelensky, the Biden regime and the neoncons are your lyin' eyes:

Artemovsk - A Champagne Victory!!!!!

[Starboard]

“I always wonder if they have breath that smells like anchovies.”

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Anchovies may be pungent but they’re a very nutrient rich and healthy food. Prolly worth the risk of a little bad breath.

[Vaduz]

He knows just calls that big ass black smoke is from teenagers setting tire dump on fire.

He has a lot of Biden in him.