Lacking Strength: Zelensky Said How Ukraine Can Regain Territories.

Zelensky: The army lacks the strength to regain occupied territories without diplomacy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the Ukrainian army lacks the strength to regain all the territories occupied by Russia, including Crimea, by force, so this should be done through diplomatic means.

As reported by 'Khvylia', he said this to the Japanese news agency Kyodo News.

According to Zelensky, Ukraine seeks a swift end to the war and the return of part of its territory by Russia through diplomacy. He emphasized that this will be possible only after the country's membership in NATO is determined.

The leader of Ukraine also noted the 'insufficient' support from partners due to Russia's rapid advance in the east. The president urged NATO to invite Ukraine to negotiations about membership in the Alliance as soon as possible.

Zelensky confirmed that it is currently difficult to regain some of the occupied territories by force, including Crimea, because the army lacks the strength for this.

'This is true. We need to find diplomatic solutions,' he said.

At the same Time, he noted that diplomatic steps could only be taken when Ukraine knows it is 'strong enough'. Otherwise, Russia may attack again.

Zelensky also stated that the war has entered a 'difficult phase', and support from partners is 'insufficient'. He called for additional assistance.

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