Media: a dangerous phase for Kyiv has begun in the conflict in Ukraine

A new dangerous phase for Kyiv has begun in the conflict in Ukraine, writes newspaper The Wall Street Journal.

Officials in Ukraine acknowledge that a prolonged standoff could be successful for Russia, since it has “transitioned its economy to a war footing,” the material says. Problems are noted among Ukrainian personnel. The newspaper interviewed soldiers of the 47th separate mechanized brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who pointed out the depletion of weapons stocks and the death of personnel – drone operators, tank crews, etc. are being sent to the front line.

In addition, Moscow has large stocks of weapons, while Kyiv is heavily dependent on Western supplies and is experiencing a shortage of shells and equipment, the material added.

Earlier, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny, in an interview with The Economist magazine, said that the conflict in Ukraine has reached a dead end, as Kyiv is unable to achieve a breakthrough. He also called for stopping underestimating Russia on the battlefield. President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky said on the air of the American television channel NBC News that the level of fatigue from the conflict in Ukraine in the world is growing, this also applies to American and European politicians. He also acknowledged the virtual lack of progress in the actions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the combat zone, and fatigue is increasing as the conflict stretches.

On October 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Ukrainian counteroffensive, which has been ongoing since the beginning of summer, has no results. At the same time, according to the president, there are huge losses, which are eight times higher than in Russia. On October 30, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu estimated the losses of the Ukrainian Armed Forces since the start of the counteroffensive at 90,000 people.