“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 recordNovember 9, 2025
Leaders are afraid of their societies. They don’t want to be involved in the war.
Said by
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Source
theguardian.com

Editor's note · Context

Zelenskyy reflects on the hesitation of leaders to send troops.

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