11/3/2023 – 5 Things You Should Know From Zaluzhny’s Economist Interview

The head of Ukraine’s Armed Forces pointed out there’s a huge risk of the ongoing Ukrainian offensive transitioning into a prolonged static conflict that could extend for many years.

From Kyiv Post by Alisa Orlova

Ukraine’s military commander-in-chief, Valery Zaluzhny (C) stands in attention as he takes part in the Day of Ukrainian Statehood ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of Ukrainian independence. PHOTO: AFP

Valery Zaluzhny, the head of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, voiced his concerns in an interview with The Economist, highlighting that the situation on the frontline has hit a point of stagnation.

He pointed out that there’s a huge risk of the ongoing Ukrainian offensive transitioning into a prolonged static conflict that could extend over many years.

Read the highlights of the interview below:

1) ‘There will most likely be no deep and beautiful breakthrough’

Zaluzhny said that the situation on the front lines has “reached a deadlock”. He warned that the ongoing Ukrainian offensive is at risk of evolving into a protracted positional warfare that could extend for years.

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