Ukrainian Intel Chief Tells VOA 'Russia is Not Ready for Long-Term Hostilities'

Ukrainian Intel Chief Tells VOA 'Russia is Not Ready for Long-Term Hostilities'

VOA Eastern Europe bureau chief Myroslava Gongadze interviewed Kyrylo Budanov, chief of the main intelligence directorate at the Ukrainian defense ministry in Kyiv.

Budanov spoke of what to expect in the coming months as Russia intensifies its military campaign in Ukraine.

Along with the billions of dollars in military assistance that Western nations have given, Ukraine seeks fighter jets, but so far, the West has refused that request. The NATO military alliance has also voiced concern that Ukraine is using ammunition faster than it can be replenished.

Russia controls about 20% of Ukrainian territory, far short of the quick, countrywide takeover that had been predicted when Russia invaded its neighbor on February 24, 2022.

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Kepala Intel Ukraina Memberitahu VOA 'Rusia Belum Siap untuk Permusuhan Jangka Panjang'

Kepala biro Eropa Timur VOA Myroslava Gongadze mewawancarai Kyrylo Budanov, kepala direktorat intelijen utama di kementerian pertahanan Ukraina di Kyiv. 

Budanov berbicara tentang apa yang diharapkan dalam beberapa bulan mendatang saat Rusia mengintensifkan kampanye militernya di Ukraina. 

Seiring dengan bantuan militer miliaran dolar yang telah diberikan negara-negara Barat, Ukraina mencari jet tempur, tetapi sejauh ini, Barat telah menolak permintaan itu. Aliansi militer NATO juga menyuarakan keprihatinan bahwa Ukraina menggunakan amunisi lebih cepat daripada yang dapat diisi ulang. 

Rusia menguasai sekitar 20% wilayah Ukraina, jauh dari pengambilalihan cepat di seluruh negeri yang telah diprediksi ketika Rusia menginvasi tetangganya pada 24 Februari 2022. 

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voanews.com/a/ukrainian-intelligence-official-assesses-security-situation-as-war-enters-second-year-/6982740.html