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Ukraine’s Front-Line Positions Are The Strongest In A Long Time This Year — Zelenskyy

Ukraine continues its active defense and is gradually pushing back the occupier. Russian losses are growing. Ukraine's front-line positions remain strong, and this year are the strongest in a long time. Meanwhile, contacts continue between official Kyiv and European partners and the US. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this today, October 12, at the close of day 1,692 of Russia's…

Ukraine’s Front-Line Positions Are The Strongest In A Long Time This Year — Zelenskyy

Ukraine's front-line positions are now the strongest they have been in a long time, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking today at the end of the 1,692nd day of Russia's full-scale invasion, Zelenskyy reported on the results of the Supreme Commander's Staff Headquarters meeting. He emphasized that despite being outnumbered six- to eightfold in some areas, Ukraine is still achieving the necessary results.

Russian losses have been growing, particularly in the Dobropillia area, with around two hundred people lost daily. Zelenskyy praised all Ukrainian units for their effective combat efforts and thanked allies, including European partners, the US, Germany, and NATO leaders, for their support. He also highlighted the importance of constructive dialogue with the US, expressing hope for fair decisions and support packages.

Zelenskyy mentioned Ukraine's willingness for an energy ceasefire, noting Russia's continued aggression with alerts, strikes, and Shahed strikes.

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