The Commander of the National Guard of Ukraine, Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko, stated that Ukraine is capable of fighting for 100% several more years and will not consider ceding territories, despite acknowledging that military victory—the return of occupied territories—is not currently timely. This statement was made in response to claims by Trump regarding the necessity of an immediate ceasefire.
Key points
- Pivnenko stated that military victory means reclaiming all occupied territories, a strategic goal for the future, potentially spanning decades.
- Current priorities for Ukraine are survival and achieving a ceasefire along the line of contact.
- Pivnenko countered claims by Trump that Ukraine would lose the war without an immediate ceasefire.
- In a separate event, police in Storozhynets, Chernivtsi region, detained a man who threw a grenade at officers responding to a call, injuring two policemen.
- The suspect in the grenade incident was a 26-year-old local resident identified as a serviceman who had deserted his unit (SZZh).
Why it matters
The assessment of Ukraine's long-term fighting capability directly influences diplomatic discussions and international support perceptions regarding the conflict's duration.
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