Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a Fox News interview that Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost the initiative in the ongoing war, attributing this shift to Ukraine's advancements in military technology. Zelenskyy highlighted the rapid development of Ukraine's defense sector, noting the emergence of 500 companies specializing in cutting-edge military technologies.
The Ukrainian president emphasized that the conflict has evolved into an innovation race, with strategies and weapons like drones becoming obsolete if not continuously adapted. He stressed the need for Ukraine to outpace Russia in technological advancements, citing Russia's numerical superiority in personnel. Zelenskyy also pointed to Ukraine's ability to strike deep into Russian territory, including attacks near Moscow and disruptions in Crimea's power grid, as evidence of shifting momentum.
Zelenskyy claimed Russia is losing 30,000 soldiers per month but asserted that Putin remains unwilling to engage in peace negotiations. He reiterated Kyiv's push for a ceasefire as a potential path to a final resolution, though he acknowledged Putin's lack of interest in dialogue.