President Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with journalists where he revealed important news regarding the military situation in Ukraine. He reported that the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated 6 out of 18 occupied points in the Sumy region and continue to attack the enemy positions in Luhansk region.
The most challenging situation is in the Kramatorsk-Soledar direction, where Russian troops have advanced 10 kilometers without equipment. Zelensky also disclosed data about casualties: Russia lost 968 individuals, while Ukrainians lost 340 military personnel.
Political Situation
The U.S. Special Representative informed Ukraine about Russia's readiness to cease fire. However, Zelensky emphasized that no territorial concessions were discussed with American partners.
The President also dismissed the possibility of withdrawing Ukrainian troops from the unoccupied part of the Donetsk region and insists on participating in negotiations in a trilateral format.
Zelensky's meeting with journalists revealed significant data about the military situation in Ukraine, particularly about the Armed Forces' victories in various regions and Ukraine's approach to political negotiations with Russia. The President stressed the importance of maintaining territorial integrity and participating in negotiations in a trilateral format.