Zelensky explained to journalists the importance of holding Bakhmut

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10:45, 29.03.2023

In the event of a withdrawal from Bakhmut, pressure on Ukraine could increase.



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said this in an interview with the Associated Press.

According to the president, if the Armed Forces do not win the battle for Bakhmut, pressure will increase on Ukraine to find unacceptable compromises with the Russian aggressor.

If he (President of the aggressor country Vladimir Putin - ed.) feels some blood - feels that we are weak - he will pressurize, pressurize, pressurize.

Zelenskyy is also confident that Putin will be able to sell the victory in Bakhmut to his society, China and Iran.

Another reason for holding Bakhmut: if the city falls, the president believes that Ukrainian society will feel tired and push for compromise. But so far, Zelensky feels no such pressure.

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Artur Zayonts

Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.