Zelensky adviser sets ‘ultimate goal’ for counteroffensive

President Zelensky's Chief Diplomatic Adviser Igor Zhovkva talks to CNN’s Christiane Amanpour about the beginning of Ukraine's counteroffensive and Kyiv's ultimate goals. #CNN #News

[RogerGoodeNH]

Western media: “have we won yet”? The media has been asking, discussing, speculating about the Ukrainian counteroffensive for months now… breathlessly. Like it’s a sporting event. It’s beyond absurd!

[jennychurchill]

Good strong statement from the Ukrainian advisor!

[nigelmansfield]

Amanpour does ask some silly questions sometimes. This is going to be a long war; with lots of casualties, lots of materiel losses, victories and reverses and we have to get used to it and be there for the long haul. It's not a football match.

[epluribusu]

Is the dam still compromised?? C'mon Christiane. The dam is gone. Days ago! Please avoid kindergarten questions.

[vbyssey]

Expecting too much in the counteroffensive without giving Ukraine the necessary means to deliver the goods is nothing but obscene. It’s like sending the Ukrainians to the slaughterhouse.

[christopherreid]

They should retake bahkmut via way through moscow.

[andyhowells]

" Is the Dam still compromised ?" - What planet is this woman on ?

[RobertsVitols]

Slava Ukraine! I hope they get air support asap!

[davidschneide]

Mine sweepers are the most targeted, but the least provided, key element for a successful counterattack.

[John-qlng]

That reporter feels out of touch. And unpleasant to talk to, loud.

[budbas]

Any leaders can claim their army in high morale. But only true leaders can arrange their army in harmony. Slava Ukraine.

[tra]

That was well said. I hope the media hears it and abides.

[tidik]

What a poor journalisem ! What is her aim in asking such stupid question, actually not even asking questions ... delivering her own statements. Bravo for the Ukrainian adviser.

[narinelimanoff]

This is a crime against humanity. Millions of Russians made this mass murder possible not just those who actively participate in killings but also those who didn't help the victims few of these acts will be punished or atoned for after the war.
The numbers of people who actively participated in the crimes run into the tens of thousands,  but the numbers of people who will be prosecuted let alone executed will be very small that the punishment stands in no relation to the scale of the crimes.

[rzdifvx]

You've got this Ukraine - peace, love and freedom for all ⚘❤

[johnnytampocao]

War expected to have casualties and loss of military equipments, I don't think the west and the media should give too much pressure to Ukraine and question their effectiveness when their are ambushes happening because nobody even the Americans during the Golf have succeeded every military operations. Just wait the overall outcome of this operation and let's be supportive to their effort in driving out the aggressor. Why question the loss of western military equipments during the first week of the counter offensive. Whatever the outcome we should support them because they are the victim in this war and they lost thousands of people for this terrible war that didn't choose. Slava Ukraine 🇺🇦 🇺🇦

[jeffkeller]

I thought we were supposed to keep the counteroffensive quiet? Not supposed to talk about it I heard.

[shephusted]

they should and will take their time - the summer is long

[josegarcia-tmdf]

They give the little one some stones and stick after the little one has been begging for them and still they are holding back big stones and sticks but they are demanding from the little one to win the fight all of a sudden como on guys the war would have been over if from the beginning the so call powerful countries have sent the tools needed

[Bdigital]

Fun fact the strongest armies in the world “EXPECT” to lose up to half of their armor while breaching enemy lines. That’s what they’re for; to give the soldiers a better fighting chance to fight again tomorrow. Opposed to the tops popping off and cooking inside.