Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is “definitely not losing” its war with Russia, ahead of the four-year anniversary of the conflict.
Speaking to AFP, Zelenskyy said: “You can’t say that we’re losing the war… The question is whether we will win. That is the question — but it’s a very costly question.”
He rejected reported pressure from Washington and Moscow for Kyiv to withdraw from the Donbas, stating: “If you want the war to end tomorrow, get out of Donbas.”
Key developments:
• Ukraine claims 300 square kilometres retaken in southern counteroffensive
• US-mediated Geneva talks stalled over territorial concessions
• Russia controls most of Luhansk and parts of Donetsk
• Kyiv seeks European troop deployment “closer to the front line”
On elections, Zelenskyy said: “No one wants elections during a war,” adding: “The Russians just want to replace me.”
He insisted any future vote would require strong security guarantees.
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