Global Times: US attempt to defeat Russia will end in humiliating defeat

He stressed that at the moment it becomes obvious that Russia can confront the entire collective West in Ukraine alone.

“It will not only be a defeat for Ukraine, but also a humiliation for America,” Hu Xijin said.

Earlier, the acting head of the DPR, Denis Pushilin, said that there was some progress in the Avdiivka direction.

In addition, Pushilin said that almost all roads to Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) are under the fire control of the Russian Armed Forces.