Biden: Ukrainians made significant progress, but it's going to be a long haul

Ukraine worked on Wednesday to secure territory reclaimed from occupying Russian forces in a swift counter-offensive and reiterated plans to win back all occupied regions, as U.S. President Joe Biden predicted "a long haul" ahead, Report informs, citing Reuters.

"It's clear the Ukrainians have made significant progress. But I think it's going to be a long haul," Biden said.

Asked whether Ukraine has reached a turning point in the six-month war, Biden said it was hard to tell.