Russia-Ukraine latest: Maps show rapid pullbacks by Russians

Ukraine news from October 4: Newly published Russian defence ministry maps appear to show rapid withdrawals by Moscow’s forces from areas where they have been facing a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Ukrainian soldiers sit on an armoured vehicle as they drive on a road between Izyum and Lyman in Ukraine.
Ukrainian soldiers sit on an armoured vehicle as they drive on a road between Izyum and Lyman in Ukraine [Francisco Seco/AP Photo]
By Dalia Hatuqa and David Child
Published On 4 Oct 2022
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Updated: 
4 Oct 2022
(21:10 GMT)
  • Russian defence ministry maps appear to show rapid withdrawals by Moscow’s forces from areas in eastern and southern Ukraine.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs a decree ruling out direct peace talks with his Russian counterpart.