Ukrainian forces announced Tuesday they reclaimed control over a suburb of Kyiv from Russian forces, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reiterated that he is seeking direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Defense Ministry said Ukraine’s military pushed Russians from Makariv, allowing the Ukrainians to retake control of a key highway and block Russian troops from encircling Kyiv. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine told the Kyiv Independent that “the Ukrainian flag was raised over the town of Makariv,” located 30 miles from Kyiv, and Russian forces were pushed back. Still, the ministry said, Russian forces were able to take control of several other Kyiv suburbs including Bucha, Hostomel, and Irpin, according to The Associated Press. The claims have not been confirmed by U.S. or NATO officials. Russian officials also have not issued any public comments on Ukraine’s claims. Zelensky told European public television networks such a meeting could discuss …
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