Reznikov said he expects good news from the front by the end of the year

He stated this in an interview with Military Television on the Independence Day of Ukraine.

It is difficult for me to say: for years, for a year, for a month (war - ed.) - because it will still be only my assumptions. There are a lot of factors that will lead us to victory. We will definitely come to her. The question is when and at what cost,” he said.

Reznikov also said that Ukraine already has victories. The Armed Forces of Ukraine were not allowed to capture Kyiv. They did not allow us to capture Kharkiv, Sumy, and Chernihiv. Liberated Serpent's Island. The fact that Ukrainian grain leaves the ports is also a victory.

As an optimist, the minister hopes that Ukraine will receive HIMARS missile systems with a more extended range. Ukraine will strengthen anti-ship systems. The country already has missiles that "blind" radar.

I am an informed or well-informed optimist, therefore I have certain positive hopes that this year there will be good, pleasant news for the entire Ukrainian society and the world. It is important for people to see victories,” Reznikov said.

He named tanks and aircraft his following significant tasks.