‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed optimism regarding the war against Russia, citing a shift in military initiative and significant Russian personnel losses. Despite the battlefield stalemate, he highlighted the ongoing threat of Russian aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Why it matters
As the conflict enters its fifth year, Zelenskyy's assessment provides critical insight into the geopolitical stability of Eastern Europe and the status of Western military support.
In a wide-ranging interview, an upbeat Ukrainian president also discusses Donald Trump, King Charles, and how Kyiv is prepared to share its experience of drone warfare with the west
The framing focuses heavily on the Ukrainian perspective and Zelenskyy's narrative, typical of Western mainstream coverage of the conflict.
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