Ukraine believes there is currently a “window of opportunity” to increase pressure on Russia and is working to expand it through technological solutions and support from international partners.
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov said this while speaking at a joint press briefing with Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.
“We do indeed believe there is a ‘window of opportunity’ – and we can all see it. The figures are well known: May was one of the most successful months in recent years in terms of territory reclaimed by Ukraine compared to Russian advances and the losses suffered by the Russian army. We also see how logistical lockdowns are working. Of course, Russia is trying to build a system of small mobile fire groups and deploy a large number of electronic warfare systems. They are countering us and building their own system. We are working on opening the next window of opportunity, not waiting for it to close, because victory in every technological cycle is important and we need to invest in it,” Fedorov said.
He added that Ukraine regularly explains to partners which types of assistance are most effective for achieving its goals. This includes shifting funding priorities toward long-range weapons and medium-range drones, as well as accelerating the disbursement of already announced aid packages.
