
At a crucial moment during Russia’s extensive invasion of Ukraine, which has persisted for nearly three years, President Zelenskiy addressed the situation. His troops had been compelled to retreat from the heavily damaged eastern town of Avdiivka. Ukraine was experiencing severe ammunition shortages, and the approval of U.S. military assistance had stalled in Congress for several months.
Zelenskiy lamented the situation, expressing regret that Ukraine’s artificial scarcity of weaponry, particularly in terms of artillery and long-range capabilities, was allowing Putin to adjust to the current intensity of the conflict. He emphasized that this weakening of democracy over time undermines the collective determination of their efforts.