Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov stated Wednesday that “the main event of the counteroffensive is yet to come.”
He stated taking again a number of villages was not Kyiv’s important aim.
“When it happens, you will all see it,” he advised the US Financial Times newspaper. “Everyone will see everything.”
The minister stated troops are at present being educated within the Western nations and might be outfitted with fashionable NATO tanks, armored autos and they’re going to later be a part of the battle.
Reznikov argued that final weekend’s mutiny by the Wagner paramilitary group “had laid bare the fundamental weakness” of the ability of Russian authorities.
He additionally expressed hope that the rebellion “would encourage Western capitals to further boost the supply of weapons to help Kyiv towards victory.”
Reznikov urged NATO to provide “a clear signal” concerning Ukraine’s accession to NATO, declaring that it was “the only country in the world that had battlefield experience” towards Russians and it did it with NATO weapons.
“What other argument is needed to invite Ukraine to NATO?” he requested.
Ukraine claimed Monday that its forces achieved tactical successes after making advances towards Russia, liberating 130 sq. kilometers (50 sq. miles) of territory because the begin of its counteroffensive earlier this month.
Independent affirmation of these claims and counterclaims is tough as a result of ongoing struggle.
A NATO summit is predicted in Lithuania’s capital of Vilnius on July 11 – 12.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
