Ukraine will retake the fiercely contested eastern city of Bakhmut from Russia by the end of the year, President Volodymyr Zelensky predicted during his visit to Washington, an assertion that shows the gulf between Kyiv and American war planners who believe that Ukraine should be focusing more on the south.
Mr. Zelensky, at a meeting on Thursday with American editors, also predicted that Ukrainian troops would “de-occupy two more cities” taken by Russia.
And contrary to expectations from military analysts in the West, Mr. Zelensky said Ukraine would fight through the winter, without a pause.
“We will do everything not to stop during difficult days, in autumn, with not good weather,” he said.
“And in winter.”
Persons:
Volodymyr Zelensky, Zelensky, “
Locations:
Ukraine, Bakhmut, Russia, Washington, Kyiv, West