The Intelligence from The Economist Preparing for the long war: an interview with President Zelensky
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Sep 11, 2023 Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, shares insights on the ongoing war against Russia as his country braces for a prolonged conflict. He emphasizes the importance of morale and international support, while addressing the complexities of military strategy and diplomatic negotiations. Zelensky reflects on the evolving dynamics of the war, highlighting the resilience of the Ukrainian people and the critical role of Western aid in navigating these challenging times.
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Maintaining Morale
- Zelensky wants to project strength and optimism to the Ukrainian people.
- He avoids talking about a "long war" to maintain morale and hope for a swift victory.
Incremental Progress
- Despite slow progress in the south, Ukraine's presence on the other side of the Dnipro River puts pressure on Russia.
- Ukraine is also making advances in the east, albeit slowly, reclaiming lost ground.
Zelenskyy's Intuition
- Zelenskyy senses some partners might exploit slow counteroffensive progress to push for diplomatic solutions with Russia.
- He believes this is a mistake, as Putin is unreliable and diplomacy with him is futile.