Washington expects Ukraine to launch counteroffensive ‘in coming weeks’
Ukrainian tank at a position near the front line in Zaporizhzhia region, March 16, 2023 (Photo:REUTERS)
The United States expects the Armed Forces of Ukraine to launch a counteroffensive against Russian positions in the coming weeks, Permanent U.S. Representative to NATO, Julianne Smith, said at a press briefing on April 3, as reported by news agency Ukrinform.
“We expect the Ukrainians to advance or launch their own spring offensive in the coming weeks,” said Smith, adding that it’s up to Ukraine to determine exact timing and tactics.
According to her, Russia is also showing attempts to launch a new offensive, but it is unlikely to bring substantial gains on the battlefield.
On March 29, Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that the Ukrainian counter-offensive should begin in April or May 2023, on several axes.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russian troops still have time to withdraw from Ukraine, or be destroyed otherwise.
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