‘SOBERING IS THE WORD’: Night after night, President Volodymyr Zelensky records an upbeat video address to the war-weary Ukrainian people. He laments the latest casualties, rails against Russia, praises his warriors, and promises eventual liberation of all occupied territory, including Crimea.

“Step by step, we are making the de-occupation of Crimea more and more achievable and well-thought-out,” Zelensky said in last night’s address. “Every day at the front and in the rear, every such day, with results, brings our victory closer.”

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