Zelensky’s chief of staff says Ukraine not considering transition to defense

In an interview with French newspaper Le Figaro, Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian president’s office, said that Kyiv isn’t considering switching to defensive combat in 2024.

“A defensive war is impossible. Going on the defensive often leads to a frozen conflict. We’ve been seeing this since 2014. We will never agree to a frozen conflict with Vladimir Putin,” said Yermak.

The head of the Ukrainian president’s office added that Russia was “gaining the upper hand in the sky,” and that the Ukrainian army’s capabilities were limited, stating that “there is a lack of ammunition, long-range missile systems, and de-mining vehicles.”

“We must provide our armed forces with everything they need to do their job in a timely manner. Churchill said: ‘Give us the tools and we will finish the job.’ We will finish this job,” said Yermak.

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