– they are preparing for the offensive surgery, in our opinion on three directions. The main directions are Zaporozhye, Pokrowsk and NowoPawliwawka. We believe that there will be an additional 15,000 in Zaporozhye. (Russian troops), around 7,000 in Pokrowsk, and there may be an additional 5,000 – We believe that this direction is the third in terms of priority. From 53 thousand In catfish, as we think, about 30,000 He will now be directed to these three directions – said Zelnski during a conversation with journalists.
According to him, the strongest brigades of the Russian Federation, which are stationed in Kurski, will move and do everything to make After August 15, prepare for offensive activities.
Wołodymyr Zelnski: Withdrawal from Donbass means the third war
– We won't withdraw from Donbass. We can't do it. Everyone forget about the first issue: our territories are illegally occupied. Donbas for the Russians is a foothold to the future new offensive. If we leave Donbass of our own free will or under pressure, we will open the third war – emphasized Zelnski.
The president noted that talks about Ukraine without its participation would not have effect. – We support what President Trump wanted – Suspension of weapons, then taking conversations and discussing all other issues. Because substantive and productive conversations without us will not have effect. (…) Putin strives, sorry to get photos. He needs a photo from the meeting with President Trump – said Zelanski.
He said The most difficult situation on the front is currently on the stretch of Krama and Dobropillawhere the Russians moved forward about 10 km. – The purpose of this strategy is clear to us. Until August 15, before Putin's meeting with Trump, you need to create a certain information space, especially in America, that Russia is moving forward and Ukraine loses – he added.
– What happened there? Groups of Russians went about 10 km in several points. Everyone is without equipment, they only have weapons in their hands. Some have already been found, partly destroyed, partly captured. The others can also be found and destroyed in the near future – he explained.
The president informed that The armed forces of Ukraine liberated 6 out of 18 occupied villages or important points in the summary region, At two points they reached the border with Russia. In addition, they maintain positions in the Zaporozhian region. They also went one kilometer deep into the position of the Russian troops in the Lugansk region.
On Friday, August 15, the leaders of the US and Russia Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are to meet in the American state of Alaska. Politicians from many Western countries and experts are alerting that the result of these conversations may be decisions regarding the possible territorial concessions of Ukraine for Russia.
