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Zelensky Visits Donetsk, Boosts Morale Amid Russian Advance

3/6/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, visited the Donetsk region on March 6 to assess combat and reinforce defenses amid Russia's slow advance.
He shared a video from Druzhkivka, a town near the front that faces regular shelling.
During the visit, Zelensky awarded soldiers and said, "The stronger we are here, the stronger we are in the negotiation process."
Zelensky has frequently visited the front since Russia's invasion in February 2022.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, visited the Donetsk region on March 6 to assess combat and reinforce defenses amid Russia's slow advance.
He shared a video from Druzhkivka, a town near the front that faces regular shelling.
During the visit, Zelensky awarded soldiers and said, "The stronger we are here, the stronger we are in the negotiation process."
Zelensky has frequently visited the front since Russia's invasion in February 2022.