Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted his country’s counter-offensive against Russian troops in eastern Ukraine has failed to meet its objectives.
His remarks emerged yesterday amid increased pressure on the Kyiv government to enter peace talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Mr Zelensky, whose wartime leadership has been likened to Winston Churchill, admitted Ukraine’s attempt to force a Russian retreat had not achieved ‘the desired results’.
At the same time Western support for the conflict has appeared to fragment, with allies questioning the cost of high-tech weapons and equipment.
In recent months international leaders, such as Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden, have been distracted by the Middle Eastern conflict.
These increases have produced results on the battlefield, with his troops making significant advances into Ukrainian territory along the 621-mile front line.
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Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted his country’s counter-offensive against Russian troops in eastern Ukraine has failed to meet its objectives.
His remarks emerged yesterday amid increased pressure on the Kyiv government to enter peace talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Mr Zelensky, whose wartime leadership has been likened to Winston Churchill, admitted Ukraine’s attempt to force a Russian retreat had not achieved ‘the desired results’.
At the same time Western support for the conflict has appeared to fragment, with allies questioning the cost of high-tech weapons and equipment.
In recent months international leaders, such as Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden, have been distracted by the Middle Eastern conflict.
These increases have produced results on the battlefield, with his troops making significant advances into Ukrainian territory along the 621-mile front line.
The original article contains 423 words, the summary contains 128 words. Saved 70%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!