issued but has since been withdrawn. the war in ukraine has seen a major development, with ukrainian forces making gains in the east of the country. president vladimir zelenskyy has welcomed russia's withdrawal from key areas after ukrainian counter offensive. >> a movement of our soldiers are different directions of the front continues. to date, as part of active action since the beginning of september, about 2000 kilometers of our territory have already been liberated. the russian army in these days has demonstrated the best we can, do showing its back, and of course, it's a good decision for them to run. there is no place for the occupier in ukraine, and there never will be one. >> russia has ordered its troops to withdraw from two frontline positions in eastern ukraine the retreat marked the most significant gain for the military since they defeated a