Ukraine President Zelenskyy says Russian advance 'has been stopped in most directions'

"The enemy has been stopped in most directions. The fights continue," Zelenskyy said in a speech that was translated by NBC News. Ukraine's army has about 145,000-150,000 troops, according to a January report from the U.S. Congressional Research Service. The situation on the ground in Ukraine is fluid, and...

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