Zelensky Highlights Russia's Heavy Losses and Urgency of Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that a successful Ukrainian military operation in Crimea would serve as a global example and significantly impact Russia internally. He highlighted the importance of Crimea to Russian propaganda and the potential embarrassment to Putin if Russia lost its naval bases there. Zelensky emphasized the role of Western military assistance, including the German-made Taurus missile, in Ukraine's potential to isolate Crimea and reduce attacks from the region. He was cautious about revealing military plans, noting past leaks had aided Russian defenses, but underscored the strategic significance of Crimea in the ongoing conflict.