Jake Sullivan, the Assistant to the President for National Security, said that the United States will not consider Washingtons efforts to assist Ukraine and the current front lines a dead end. He spoke during an interview with a television channel, emphasizing that progress is being seen in certain eastern and southern areas of Ukraine. Sullivan noted that fighting would be tough even before the counteroffensive began, and that difficult conditions have since proven true on the ground.
In his remarks, Sullivan also indicated that the question of Ukraine joining NATO has already been resolved and is no longer a topic for discussion. He added that Kyiv will continue to receive support from Western partners as the conflict persists.
On the other side of the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on the Ukrainian counteroffensive, describing the campaign as a failure for the Ukrainian armed forces. He also signaled an ongoing cautious approach to the wider operation in Ukraine, portraying it in a favorable light despite the military developments on the battlefield.
Earlier updates described open-source reports about movements of Russian strategic air forces, offering background context on the broader strategic picture surrounding the conflict. These reports contribute to a public record that combines official statements with independent observations, helping to inform analysts and observers about trends in the war’s progression.