Budanov denies Russian claims of capturing Dobropillia

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov said this on Facebook , Ukrinform reports. “Difficult negotiations are underway right now to achieve a lasting peace that is needed not only by Ukraine. At this challenging moment, all parties must act prudently, including by assessing the situation realistically and communicating truthful information. The objective fact is that Dobropillia remains under Ukrainian control, so there has been no ‘capture’ of this Ukrainian city by Russian forces,” Budanov said.