“Never underestimate Ukraine,” Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba told BILD about negative forecasts in the Western media regarding the counteroffensive.
.in_text_content_22 { width: 300px; height: 600px; } @media(min-width: 600px) { .in_text_content_22 { width: 580px; height: 400px; } }
We calmly treat such statements. From the point of view of unnamed officials, generals and analysts, Ukraine in February 2022 should have ceased to exist within three to ten days.
Now they proceed from the fact that Ukraine will not be able to recapture all of its territory so quickly. This shows that over time, the skeptics themselves become more optimistic. Our success will reward the optimists and destroy the reputation of the doubters,” the minister said.
Earlier, several world media wrote that Ukraine this year will not be able to fulfill the key goal of its counter-offensive in the south and reach Melitopol.
The Washington Post believes that “the grim assessment is based on Russia’s brutal defensive prowess.
The publication adds that in the defense of the Russian Federation “exceeded all expectations.” Melitopol is considered the “gateway to the Crimea” because it is a key transport hub of the land corridor to the island.
Experts interviewed by WP still doubt the capture of not only Melitopol, but also Tokmak. At the same time, the US authorities are following the recommendations to Kyiv to concentrate all forces in one area and make a breakthrough. But Ukraine has “chosen a different strategy” of smaller-scale assaults in different areas.
Source: Racurs
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.