President Zelensky says Russian troops remain in Bakhmut but have "not occupied" the city. 

Speaking at the G7 summit on Sunday, Mr Zelensky sought to deny Russian claims of victory and clarify comments earlier in which he appeared to suggest Ukraine had been defeated there. 

The battle for Bakhmut has claimed 100,000 casualties and razed the city. 

Following Russia’s claims of a victory, the Kremlin said: “All who distinguished themselves will be put forward for state awards.” 

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