Zelensky Believes Ukraine's Defeating Russia /Lt Col Daniel Davis
September 18, 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remains optimistic about victory against Russia, believing that more time, effort, and especially Western funding could turn the tide. He recently highlighted new U.S. military aid under the Trump administration, including Patriot missiles and HIMARS, totaling about $1 billion with expectations of $3.6 billion more. However, critics argue these amounts are small compared to past aid and unlikely to alter the overall strategic balance. Russia has adapted to systems like HIMARS, reducing their effectiveness.
Zelensky points to stalled Russian offensives in certain sectors, claiming heavy Russian losses, but evidence for those casualty figures is disputed. In reality, Ukraine faces severe manpower shortages, desertions, and heavy casualties. The frontlines in some areas (like Sumy and Kursk) have stabilized, but in others (such as Kramatorsk and Pokrovsk), Russia continues to gain ground.
The analysis concludes that Zelensky interprets limited tactical successes as broader progress, but overall trends still favor Russia, making Ukrainian victory unlikely despite new aid packages.
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