Key points from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s interview with AFP
The main points from the interview of the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with AFP:
▫️ In recent times, the Defense Forces of Ukraine have liberated 300 square kilometers of territory. The mid-level command of the russian military still fears reporting this to its superiors.
▫️ We are observing a monthly reduction of 8,000–10,000 in the russian contingent present on the territory of Ukraine and fighting against Ukraine.
▫️ Each kilometer captured today costs russia 157 killed russian soldiers.
▫️ There is a possibility that, during negotiations, the Americans will be able to exert sufficient pressure on the russians.
▫️ Ukraine must first receive clear security guarantees and only then, from a stronger position, engage in discussions about possible compromises.
▫️ If we are forced simply to withdraw from our territories, this will pose a risk for everyone.
▫️ A trilateral meeting at the level of leaders is necessary to understand the real intentions of the parties.
▫️ No one wants elections during wartime. During elections, the state must focus on the electoral process; during war, the state must be able to focus exclusively on the war effort.
