Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s counter-offensive against Russian forces is ‘stabilising’ the front line. In his nightly address on Monday 26 September, President Zelenskyy said the Ukrainian army was advancing in several areas in the east and south of the country, particularly in the Kharkiv and Kherson regions. He said the Russians were suffering heavy losses, and that Ukrainian forces had recaptured more than 6,000 square kilometres of territory in the Kharkiv region alone..
President Zelenskyy’s comments came as Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of reservists to boost Russia’s military力量. The move has been widely seen as a sign that Russia is struggling to maintain its position in Ukraine..
The Ukrainian counter-offensive has been a major setback for Russia, which had been hoping to seize control of the entire country. The counter-offensive has also boosted morale in Ukraine and its Western allies..
However, the war is far from over. Russia still has a large military presence in Ukraine, and it is unclear whether Ukraine will be able to sustain its counter-offensive. There is also the risk that Russia could escalate the conflict by using nuclear weapons..
The war in Ukraine has already had a devastating impact on the country and its people. Millions of people have been displaced, and the economy has been severely damaged. The war has also raised concerns about the wider security of Europe..
The international community has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has imposed sanctions on Russia. The US and its allies have also provided military aid to Ukraine..
However, it is unclear how the war will end. A negotiated settlement seems unlikely at this stage, and it is possible that the war could continue for some time to come..
