Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Kiev is now ready to start He noted that it was a “long-awaited counterattack”, but this could take some time and be “costly”.
“We believe wholeheartedly that we will succeed,” he said in an interview with an American newspaper. The Wall Street Gazette.
The Ukrainian leader noted that he did not know how long the counterattack of the Ukrainian Armed Forces would last. “Honestly, it could go in different ways, completely different. But we will do it and we are ready,” Zelensky stressed.
“Death of many soldiers”
At the same time, he acknowledged Russia’s air superiority at the front, noting that the lack of protection against Russian aircraft meant “the death of a large number of soldiers” during the counterattack.
According to him, Ukraine wants to have more Western weapons for the upcoming operation, but is ready to act.
“We want to have some things, but we can’t wait months,” Zelensky said.
According to him, Ukrainian ground forces are “stronger and more motivated than entrenched Russian troops trying to hold about 20% of the Ukrainian territory they control in the east and south of the country.”
US elections
The Ukrainian president has expressed fears that the 2024 US elections could bring an administration less supportive of Kiev to power.
“In a situation where there is support, you fear change. And frankly, when you talk about changing management, I feel like everyone else – you want changes for the better, but it could also be the other way around,” he said.
The administration of current US President Joseph Biden has allocated more than $37 billion to Ukraine and promised more military aid since the start of Russian special operations. The publication states that European allies are following Washington.
Zelenskiy admitted that he could not understand former US President Donald Trump’s claim that he could “end the war in 24 hours”.
“Trump didn’t do this when he was in office, when Russia had already occupied Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine,” the Ukrainian leader says.
“Biden has an emotional attachment to Ukraine that underpins his administration’s support for the country,” he said. Trump was head of the White House before the NWO began. “I’m not sure how Trump will act,” Zelensky said.
However, the President of Ukraine emphasized that he was encouraged by the support of the two parties in the United States.
“An Open Path to NATO Membership”
More urgent task Zelensky judicial To provide a clear path to NATO membership at the Vilnius summit in July.
“I believe that there is no point in Ukraine being at this summit if we do not receive a signal in Vilnius,” he said.
According to him, Ukraine needs more Patriot missile batteries consisting of several launchers, a powerful radar, a command center and other support equipment to protect its cities and frontline troops.
Zelensky also urged China to “take control of the Russian Federation”. He noted that China is “bigger and stronger” than Russia and could play an important role in maintaining peace.
“I wouldn’t want a country like this to stand by and watch people die. If you’re big, that’s what national greatness means. “This is not a painting or a museum, this is a real, bloody war,” he said.