Blinken and Kuleba discussed preparations for a counteroffensive – Kommersant

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba held telephone conversations. They discussed how Ukraine’s allies could “contribute to the success” of the counteroffensive. Mr. Blinken has previously stated that Kyiv has received everything necessary for this.

“They discussed the ongoing preparations for Ukraine’s counteroffensive, including how the contribution of international partners can contribute to its success,” the statement reads. message State Department. The Secretary of State noted in the conversation the importance of Ukraine’s sovereignty “to the peace and security of Europe” and also reaffirmed the “US commitment to holding Russia accountable by underscoring President Biden’s pledge to support Ukraine for as long as needed.”

All parties expect Ukraine’s counter-offensive in the near future. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 11 that Ukraine needs a little more time to prepare. On May 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that Ukraine went on the offensive in the direction of Soledar, but, according to the Russian department, all attacks were repulsed. Andriy Sibiga, deputy head of the office of the President of Ukraine, believes that the level of future Western support depends on the success of the Ukrainian army.

About the expectations of the United States from the counteroffensive – in the publication “Kommersant” “Not everyone goes according to plan.”

Leonid Uvarchev