Ukraine emphasizes that “it is very important” that the war ends before winter

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MADRID, July 20 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The head of the office of the Ukrainian Presidency, Andriy Yermak, assured this Tuesday that it is “very important” for Ukraine that the war ends before winter, because then Russian troops could “have more time to entrench”. .

“It is very important for us not to enter the winter. After the winter, when the Russians have more time to dig in and build a stronger defense. Without a doubt, the war would become more difficult (…) It is very important for us not to give them this opportunity,” Yermak said in an interview with the Ukrainian newspaper NV.

Asked about the possibility of evacuating the south before the onset of winter, Yermak assured that this was the “big wish” of the Ukrainian government, although he emphasized that “it’s hard work”.

“When you’re up against an enemy who has a lot more guns and men, it’s difficult. We have to win to save as many of our people as possible, but it’s difficult,” he added.

In this regard, the head of the presidential office stated that “the main goal of Ukraine is only to defeat the occupiers”, a milestone for which the Ukrainian armed forces need “sufficient weapons and equipment”.