Zelensky on how long the war will last

In President Zelensky’s latest nightly address to the nation, he says it is difficult to predict how long the war will last.

“Of course, I also hear different predictions. I have much more information than some media outlets about the intentions and capabilities of the Russian army,” he says.

About the potential of the Russian economy. About the emotional state of society in Russia.

He says two factors will determine the conflict’s duration.

“The success of our military on the battlefield is really significant,” he says. “Historically significant. But not enough to clean our land from the occupiers yet. We’ll beat them more,” he says.

‘Sanctions against Russia are very significant. Economically painful. But still not enough for the Russian military machine to be left without means of subsistence. We promote stronger, more destructive ones.’

Zelensky adds: “If someone says: year or years, I answer: you can make the war much shorter. The more and the sooner we get all the weapons we have requested, the stronger our position will be and the sooner peace will come.”

BBC/Shakirat Sadiq