Zelensky claims Putin no longer holds initiative in Ukraine war

Speaking during a visit to Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared that Russian President Vladimir Putin no longer holds the upper hand in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Zelensky asserted that "the initiative is no longer in Putin's hands," despite Moscow's continued refusal to halt military operations. The Ukrainian leader's remarks in the United States capital come as Kyiv continues to lobby Western allies for sustained military aid and strategic support. Although fighting remains intense across several front lines, Zelensky emphasized that Russian forces are no longer dictating the course of the conflict as effectively as before. Russian officials have not directly responded to the statements.

Sources: Le Figaro.