President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian forces were withstanding “new and even tougher assaults” on Soledar on Monday, near the eastern city of Bakhmut that Moscow has been trying to capture for months. Read FRANCE 24’s live blog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time [GMT + 1]. Smoke rises after shelling in Ukraine’s … Continue reading Live: Zelensky hails ‘resilience’ of troops facing fierce assault in east Ukraine