Russia news LIVE: Ukraine liberates more than 30 settlements in Kharkiv, as Putin’s brutal invasion is pushed back

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the successful liberation of over 30 settlements in Kharkiv. According to the steadfast Ukrainian president, troops have taken back over 30 key settlements in the region. In his nightly address, Zelensky hailed the bravery of his troops, as he said: “We are returning the Ukrainian flag and protection to our people everywhere.” This comes as Ukraine continues its counteroffensive in the region, as they fight to regain land taken during Putin’s brutal invasion. In a video uploaded to Twitter by the Ukrainian military, liberating troops can be seen raising the Ukrainian flag in several locations, as civilians take to the streets in celebration. Captioning the video, General Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said: “It is very difficult for us, but we are moving forward.” Read our Ukraine-Russia blog below for the latest updates…