The Ukrainian armed forces can fall back on arms supplies from their western partner countries.
(Photo: AP)
Brussels, Berlin It seemed like the chance Ukraine had been waiting for. After the uprising of the Wagner militia on June 24, the Russian leadership seemed paralyzed at first, and the occupation troops were left to their own devices.
But those who had expected a major breakthrough by the Ukrainian army were disappointed. According to their own statements, the Ukrainians were only able to snatch 37 square kilometers from the Russians last week. “The past week was difficult,” admitted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “But we’re making progress.”
Ukraine’s counter-offensive has been going on for four weeks now. In an attempt to recapture territory stolen from Russia, Ukrainian soldiers encounter greater resistance than expected.
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