Illustration - New York City - NYC

Illustration - New York City - NYC

UNITED STATES, NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN, MIDTOWN. NEW YORK CITY, NY - JUNE 15, 2017: NEWLY OPENED PENN STATION RENOVATION BELOW THE JAMES A. FARLEY POST OFFICE, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK CITY ON 15 JUNE, 2017. THE BOLD MODERN DESIGN INCLUDES WIDE HALLS AND RAMPS, EXTRA LARGE DIRECTION SIGNS TO THE L.I.R.R. RAIL ROAD TRACKS AND 34TH STREET AND 8TH AVENUE SUBWAY STATION IN MIDTOWN WEST Photo by Francois Roux/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS, TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Loire Valley

Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : THE LARGE STAIRCASE WITH DOUBLE REVOLUTION (OR "DOUBLE HELIX"), WHICH ONE PROBABLY OWES TO LEONARDO DA VINCI, INCLUDES 2 RAMPS SUPERIMPOSED IN A HELIX ONE ABOVE THE OTHER ALLOWING, THANKS TO A HOLLOW CORE PIERCED WITH OPENINGS (PHOTO), TO A PERSON WHO DESCENDS NOT TO MEET THE ONE WHO GOES UP. PLACED IN THE CENTER OF THE DUNGEON, A REVOLUTIONARY DESIGN FOR THE TIME, IT SERVES THE TWO FLOORS, THE TERRACE, AND DISTRIBUTES THE ROOMS IN SYMMETRY. THIS PLAN IS INSPIRED BY THE TUSCAN VILLAS, NAMELY A CROSS VESTIBULE SERVED BY A CENTRAL STAIRCASE. NEARLY TWO HUNDRED CARVED CAPITALS ADORN THE PILASTERS OF THE STAIRCASE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Attacks Kill 28 Across Gaza Strip

Israeli Attacks Kill 28 Across Gaza Strip

People walk next to a destroyed building after an Israeli bombardment in Deir al-Balah refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, on August 25, 2024. Israeli army ramps up attacks on Deir el-Balah over the weekend as authorities say 40,405 Palestinians now killed across Gaza. At least 28 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, as a weekend of devastating strikes on the enclave continue. Photo by Marwan Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Attacks Kill 28 Across Gaza Strip

Israeli Attacks Kill 28 Across Gaza Strip

A man checks a destroyed building after an Israeli bombardment in Deir al-Balah refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, on August 25, 2024. Israeli army ramps up attacks on Deir el-Balah over the weekend as authorities say 40,405 Palestinians now killed across Gaza. At least 28 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, as a weekend of devastating strikes on the enclave continue. Photo by Marwan Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Attacks Kill 28 Across Gaza Strip

Israeli Attacks Kill 28 Across Gaza Strip

People check a destroyed building after an Israeli bombardment in Deir al-Balah refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, on August 25, 2024. Israeli army ramps up attacks on Deir el-Balah over the weekend as authorities say 40,405 Palestinians now killed across Gaza. At least 28 people have been killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip since dawn on Sunday, as a weekend of devastating strikes on the enclave continue. Photo by Marwan Dawood/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows the underground civil administration command center in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows a war readiness hospital in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows Haifa Port in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows a war readiness hospital in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows Haifa Port in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows Haifa Port in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

An Israeli warship cruises on the sea near Haifa, northern Israel on August 18, 2024. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

Haifa Ramps Up Civil Defense Efforts - Israel

This photo taken on August 18, 2024 shows a war readiness hospital in Haifa, northern Israel. With rising tensions in the Middle East, Haifa in northern Israel has ramped up its civil defense efforts. Photo by Chen Junqing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Visitors queue up at the PepsiCo booth at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 8, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Liu Ying)

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests attending the delivery ceremony of the 700th A320 family aircraft assembled by Airbus Tianjin to Chengdu Airlines pose for a group photo in front of the A320neo aircraft in Tianjin, north China, July 8, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ran)

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on April 26, 2024 shows a scene at the signing ceremony for deepening strategic cooperation between BMW and Shenyang, in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Pan Yulong)

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

Xinhua Headlines: China ramps up opening up efforts to attract foreign firms

(240711) -- BEIJING, July 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A visitor takes photos at the booth of Siemens at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2023. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Xiang)

Palestinian death toll nears 35,000 as Israel ramps up strikes

STORY: Palestinian death toll nears 35,000 as Israel ramps up strikes SHOOTING TIME: May 11, 2024 DATELINE: May 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rafah after Israeli attacks 2. various of wounded Palestinians being transferred to a local hospital 3. various of the rescue site in Gaza 4. various of Israeli troops preparing to enter Gaza Strip 5. various of forced displacement of Palestinian civilians STORYLINE: The Palestinian death toll from ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip has risen to 34,971 and injuries to 78,641 since the current conflict broke out on Oct. 7, 2023, according to the Hamas-run health authorities on Saturday. A statement said, during the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 28 Palestinians and wounded 69 others in the coastal enclave. Israel has ramped up strikes on the Palestinian city of Rafah after the talks on the Israel-Hamas truce held in Egypt's Cairo collapsed on Thursday. Earlier on Saturday, the Israeli a

S. African enterprises seeking business opportunities at consumer products expo

STORY: S. African enterprises seeking business opportunities at China consumer expo SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: HAIKOU, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 4th China Int'l Consumer Products Expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PALESA MILLICENT NANGU, CEO of African Innovation Solutions under Sekunjalo Investment Holdings 3. various of the 4th China Int'l Consumer Products Expo 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTEN RAMON CROSS, Director of The Diamond Shoppe STORYLINE: The 4th China Int'l Consumer Products Expo concluded Thursday in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province. South African enterprises are eagerly seeking business opportunities as Hainan ramps up efforts to develop itself into a free trade port. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PALESA MILLICENT NANGU, CEO of African Innovation Solutions under Sekunjalo Investment Holdings "As we have seen in and around the world, China's market is a promising one. With that being said, Sekunjalo is looking into p

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden during the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the National Italian American Foundation’s 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden waves to the crowd at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US First Lady Jill Biden during the National Italian American Foundation’s 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden waves to the crowd at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the National Italian American Foundation’s 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden speaks at the National Italian American Foundation’s 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US President Joe Biden at the Human Rights Campaign national dinner in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

Human Rights Campaign National Dinner - Washington

US First Lady Jill Biden speaks at the National Italian American Foundation’s 48th Anniversary Gala in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023. Biden's strong support for Israel is one of his most deeply held beliefs, dating back to his childhood. It also may pay political dividends as he ramps up his reelection bid. Photo by Ting Shen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy poses for a selfie with a soldier during a visit to frontline positions in the Donetsk region, July 29, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Zelensky said on July 29 he visited Ukraine’s special forces in “advanced positions” near the hotspot of Bakhmut as Kyiv ramps up its counteroffensive. “The Bakhmut direction, advanced positions of the Special Operations Forces,” Mr. Zelensky said on messaging app Telegram. “I am here to congratulate our warriors on their professional day, to honour their strength.” Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy poses for a selfie with a soldier during a visit to frontline positions in the Donetsk region, July 29, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Zelensky said on July 29 he visited Ukraine’s special forces in “advanced positions” near the hotspot of Bakhmut as Kyiv ramps up its counteroffensive. “The Bakhmut direction, advanced positions of the Special Operations Forces,” Mr. Zelensky said on messaging app Telegram. “I am here to congratulate our warriors on their professional day, to honour their strength.” Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, right, smiles as a soldier asks him to sign a unit flag during a visit to frontline positions in the Donetsk region, July 29, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Zelensky said on July 29 he visited Ukraine’s special forces in “advanced positions” near the hotspot of Bakhmut as Kyiv ramps up its counteroffensive. “The Bakhmut direction, advanced positions of the Special Operations Forces,” Mr. Zelensky said on messaging app Telegram. “I am here to congratulate our warriors on their professional day, to honour their strength.” Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Zelensky Visits Positions Near Bakhmut

Handout photo shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awards soldiers during a visit to frontline positions in the Donetsk region, July 29, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Zelensky said on July 29 he visited Ukraine’s special forces in “advanced positions” near the hotspot of Bakhmut as Kyiv ramps up its counteroffensive. “The Bakhmut direction, advanced positions of the Special Operations Forces,” Mr. Zelensky said on messaging app Telegram. “I am here to congratulate our warriors on their professional day, to honour their strength.” Photo by Ukrainian Presidency via ABACAPRESS.COM