KYIV – A top Ukrainian official said Monday that Ukraine will launch its counteroffensive against Russian troops when it’s ready, adding that it’s only a matter of time before the country achieves the necessary level of military preparedness to do so. But he also expressed frustration that sometimes officials from allied countries “promise one thing and do a completely different one.” He didn't elaborate. “If we aren’t ready, then nobody will start unprepared,” he said. That would open Ukraine’s skies to more of the Russian air and artillery strikes that already have devastated cities and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials have said they’re buying time by depleting Russian forces in the battle while Kyiv prepares a counteroffensive.

Source: The Nation April 18, 2023 07:00 UTC