Zelensky hails 'good news' as settlements recaptured from Russia

Ukraine's President Zelensky said he has "good news", claiming the recapture of several settlements from Russia.

Rumours have swirled for days about a possible breakthrough in the eastern Kharkiv region, but with no word from Ukrainian officials.

Mr Zelensky declined to name which places had been retaken, saying that "now is not the time to name" them.

Separately, US officials said Ukraine was making "slow but meaningful progress" against Russian forces. read more