Russia will lose the war if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeds – Zelensky

If the Ukrainian counteroffensive is successful, then Russia will lose this war.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an interview with the American TV channel NBC News, Ukrinform reports.

“Our heroic people, our troops on the front of the front line are facing very tough resistance. Because for Russia to lose this campaign (counteroffensive) to Ukraine, I would say, actually means losing the war,” Zelensky said.

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The Ukrainian president said that the news from the front line was “generally positive but it’s very difficult.”

As reported by Ukrinform, the Armed Forces of Ukraine liberated seven settlements during an offensive operation last week.