“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 recordJune 1, 2026
It's important to get back our warriors, war prisoners, but we can't exchange them [for] the children.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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cbsnews.com

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On the ethics of exchanging captured soldiers for children.

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