Ukraine is prepared to launch its lengthy-awaited counteroffensive to recapture Russian-occupied territory, its president announced. Volodymyr Zelensky told the Wall Street Journal that he does not know how lengthy it will take and “it can go a range of ways” but Ukraine “strongly believes” that they will succeed.
Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures as he speaks.(AFP)
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“We are going to do it, and we are prepared,” he mentioned. The counteroffensive has been delayed due to wet climate leaving the ground unsuitable for heavy, armoured automobiles but a dry spell in some components of Ukraine has driven anticipation.
This comes as Zelensky acknowledged that Ukraine would not be capable to join NATO prior to the finish of Russian invasion- a uncommon admission by the Ukrainian president who has stepped up stress on NATO and the European Union to open their doors to Ukraine.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February final year galvanised NATO but members of the military bloc are split more than Ukraine. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg mentioned that all members agree to stick by a 2008 pledge that Ukraine will grow to be a member at some undefined point.
What Zelensky mentioned on Ukraine’s NATO bid?
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“We are affordable folks and we comprehend that we are not going to drag a single NATO nation into a war,” Zelensky mentioned.
“Consequently, we comprehend that we will not be members of NATO whilst this war is going on. Not since we never want to, but since it is not possible,” Zelensky added.
What is taking place in Ukraine?
4 civilians had been killed on Friday in shelling on Russia’s Belgorod area bordering Ukraine, a regional official mentioned. Moscow’s forces have continued to attack Kyiv for a sixth day in a row. More than the previous couple of days, thousands of residents have fled villages close to Russia’s southwestern border amid shelling.
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