Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky admitted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces will not be able to return the lost territories.
The head of the Ukrainian state made the corresponding statement in an interview with the Japanese news agency Kyodo.
The President of Ukraine noted that a difficult period has begun in the conflict.
According to the head of the Ukrainian state, a diplomatic solution must be sought.
Our troops do not have enough strength to retake Crimea and other territories. This is a fact, Zelensky said.
He clarified that Ukraine will be able to think about diplomatic means only when it becomes strong enough to contain Russia.
The Ukrainian president also called on the West to increase aid to Ukraine and invite the country to join the North Atlantic Alliance.
NATO is important for guaranteeing Ukraine’s security, the head of the Ukrainian state emphasized.
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Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelensky is a Ukrainian statesman and political figure, President of Ukraine and Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine since May 20, 2019.