“If the sides can't resolve an issue, I will have to resolve it.”
“Important reports from combat commanders on the situation in the most intense directions.”
“We focused on the need for a larger-scale supply of drones used at operational depth.”
“Preparing for winter is an extremely important priority, and Ukraine must be ready for every threat that may arise.”
“Under this arrangement [with Syrskyi as commander], I personally do not know how the war can be won.”

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On the recordAugust 13, 2025
We will not leave Donbas. We cannot do this. Everyone forgets the first part – our territories are illegally occupied.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Source
nypost.com

Editor's note · Context

Zelensky emphasizes Ukraine's refusal to withdraw from Donbas during a press briefing.

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