Title: Shoigu: Ukraine Reduces Operations on the Frontline

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu stated today, Thursday, that "Ukrainian forces have reduced their operations on the frontline and are regrouping, but they are still capable of carrying out offensive actions." Reports quoted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as saying yesterday, Wednesday, that "the progress of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russian forces is slower than desired, but Kyiv will not allow pressure to accelerate it."