Yeah, apparently the Ukrainians did not withdraw from Backhmut as reported. I guess Zelensky thinks he will gain sympathy once his troops are all annihilated.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qtsUxdyWxk&t=15s
As Russia Encircles Bakhmut Zelensky No Surrender; US Mulls China Conflict, Rumours of Concessions to Moscow End War
The weapons, ammo and equipment required to support Ukraine have very little overlap with that required to fight a war with China.
Yeah, apparently the Ukrainians did not withdraw from Backhmut as reported. I guess Zelensky thinks he will gain sympathy once his troops are all annihilated.
.