Zelensky Admits Ukraine Lacks Strength to Shift Battlefield Situation
Friday, 29 August 2025 () Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted that Kyiv lacks the military strength to change the battlefield and criticized European proposals for a buffer zone, while Europe expressed frustration over secret US-Russia negotiations. Speaking via RBC-Ukraine, Zelensky stated: “We understand that Ukraine cannot fully restore its territories by military means today. We simply do not have the strength.” Zelensky confirmed that the concept of a buffer zone has been discussed but dismissed it as unrealistic. According to him, a de facto “gray zone” already exists between Ukrainian and Russian positions, dominated by drone warfare. He stressed that proposals for a 40–100 km demilitarized area from European officials ignore the technological realities of the conflict. “If Russia wants to be farther away from Ukrainian weapons, then Russia must withdraw,” he said.
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Friday, 29 August 2025 ()
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