“The first important steps will be taken soon”: Zelensky on Ukraine’s counteroffensive

The first important steps regarding the Ukrainian counteroffensive will take place "soon": everyone will see it, and Russia will feel it.

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, voiced his opinion on the matter in an interview with Italian media outlets.

"We are preparing very seriously. And there will definitely be very serious steps. I know that we are all motivated. And not only those who know this plan but our people… I cannot answer you [where and when the counteroffensive will begin – ed.] But you will definitely see it, and Russia will definitely feel it.

[…]We believe in victory, and we think that the first important steps will be taken soon," the Ukrainian head of state.

At the same time, Zelensky emphasized that his frankness about the specific place and time of the start of the counteroffensive "will not help Ukraine, but will hinder it."

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As Rubryka reported, on May 13, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Italy to meet with the country's President Sergio Mattarella, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Pope Francis. Zelensky called this visit important for the victory of Ukraine.

In Rome, Zelensky also met with the President of Italy. The head of Italy said that peace in Ukraine should be real, "not a surrender."

In addition, on May 13, in Rome, the head of Ukraine held talks with the head of the Italian government, Giorgia Meloni, and announced important decisions to protect the Ukrainian sky.

In the Vatican, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Pope Francis held a 40-minute conversation.