Russia forces continue advance in Ukraine, thousands evacuated from Pokrovsk • FRANCE 24 English

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is preparing his visit to Washington where he will make a fresh appeal to use long-range missiles on targets inside Russia. It has been a red line for Kyiv's allies who fear the move would escalate the war. On the ground, the Russian army is said to be around 10 kilometers away from the eastern logistics hub of Pokrovsk, where their advances have triggered mass evacuations. Report by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Pokrovsk, Catherine Norris Trent. #Ukraine #Russia #evacuation 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen