Podolyak stated that the situation at the front is improving due to rotations and the training of reserves.

He mentioned this in a comment to the Wall Street Journal.

However, according to him, without additional support, the war could drag on for years and result in the "erosion of the global standing of Western countries."

Moreover, pushing for negotiations with Russia encourages Russian leader Vladimir Putin to fight for complete control over Ukraine, believes the advisor to the head of the Office of the President.

He also outlined the details of the victory plan that Ukraine will present to its allies. This includes providing a greater number of long-range missiles, particularly ATACMS and Storm Shadow, which can strike targets deep within Russia. Podolyak believes this could increase internal pressure on Putin and weaken Russian frontline forces.

The WSJ also references other Ukrainian officials and military analysts who note that "Russia is also struggling," as despite significant efforts, they claim it has not achieved a substantial breakthrough.

Rotations at the Front

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, stated that despite the challenging situation along the entire front line, the process of rotations and replacement of units that have been performing combat tasks at the front for an extended period has been initiated.

According to him, this will help stabilize the situation and positively impact the morale and psychological state of Ukrainian defenders.

Later, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reassessed the number of units not engaged in combat operations. Some servicemen from these units were sent to the front. This has allowed for the opportunity to rotate brigades for rest.

However, Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andriy Hnatov stated that it is too early to talk about rotations, as Russia maintains its offensive capabilities.