May 16, 2024

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The US Chief of Staff ruled that the Ukrainian counteroffensive was “not a failure”.

The US Chief of Staff ruled that the Ukrainian counteroffensive was “not a failure”.

Ukrainian counterattack “Not Failed” But the road to a decisive victory for Kiev in the conflict is still long, US Chief of Staff General Mark Milley ruled in an interview broadcast on CNN on Sunday, September 17. “This attack, though slow and slower than expected, is steady.”He assessed, confirming that the Ukrainians still had “with a significant striking power”. This live stream has now ended.

According to Kiev, a region captured by the Ukrainians. Ukrainian officials said their military forces had recaptured Klychivka, a strategically important town south of Pakmut on the eastern front.“Klichivka freed from the Russians”Commander of the Ukrainian Land Army Oleksandr Chirsky announced on social networks.

Statements by the NATO Secretary General. “The Most wars last longer than expected when they started. So, we have to prepare for a long war in Ukraine.”, warns NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with German media group Funke on Sunday, September 17. If he wishes “Quick Peace”He recognizes that asking Ukraine to lay down its arms is impossible: “If President Zelensky and the Ukrainians stop fighting, their country will no longer exist.” “There is no doubt that sooner or later Ukraine will be in NATO”Also confirms the boss of the military alliance.

Kim Jong Un left Russia. Russian news agencies reported that the North Korean leader’s armored train returned to his country on Sunday following a visit that began on Tuesday. Earlier, according to Tass, he received five explosive drones, a spy drone and a bulletproof vest as a gift from the governor of the Primorye region.

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Russia pushes back on new Ukrainian drones The Russian Defense Ministry has announced that a plane has been shot down in the Moscow region. “According to initial reports, there was no damage or loss of life.”, says the mayor of the Russian capital. The Defense Ministry said six other drones were destroyed around Crimea.