Nuland On Ukraine’s Counter-Offensive: Progress Is Impressive

The US will continue to support Ukraine.

The Ukrainian counter-offensive is difficult, but the progress achieved, considering the conditions in which it is taking place, is impressive.

United States Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland made a statement, according to the Press Service of the Yalta European Strategy.

“This counter-offensive has been kilometre by kilometre but we are impressed by the progress made, especially in the south," she said.

According to Nuland, Russia has built a strong defence in the occupied south of Ukraine, over months.

“The defences that Russia has put in place are the largest in 100 years. We need to understand what Ukraine needs to clear these defences, and we cannot do that until Ukraine confronts the defences,” she said.

Nuland added that Russian defences can be overcome with close cooperation between the US and Ukrainian governments.

“We got a good sense of what was needed when we were here. That is why we are trying to work closely with the Ukrainian government, providing equipment for mechanized demining, long-range artillery, and other tools," stressed the US Deputy Secretary of State.

She added that the US had been explaining to all partners in Europe, Asia, and Africa what negative consequences there would be for global security, if Ukraine did not win that war.

“If Ukraine does not win, if Putin succeeds, this type of evil will be normalised across the world. Ukraine stands on the right side of democracy and needs our support” she summarised.