2023 will be challenging for full de-occupation of Ukraine, but partners will help with counteroffensive - US General Milley

This was stated by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley at a press conference following the meeting of the Ramstein Group defense ministers, broadcast by Espreso TV.

General Milley says that President Biden, President Zelenskyy, and most of the leaders of Europe believe that this war is most likely to end in negotiation. From the military standpoint, this is a very, very difficult fight. The world has seen the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kherson and Kharkiv directions. They understand what the Ukrainian soldiers are going through in Bakhmut and Soledar directions. And while seeing it take place, they think about what the allied countries can do.

According to the general, there is still a lot of Ukrainian territory under the control of Russian troops. This year will be very difficult to drive the Russians out of Ukrainian land. But he believes Ukraine can continue its defense. Allies can help it stabilize the front line and  provide the necessary training and equipment. Thanks to such aid, Ukraine will be able to conduct defensive counteroffensive operations in strategic and tactical terms, he said.

According to Milley, most wars end at the negotiating table.

The general states that the role of the leadership of both countries is very important. In his opinion, Putin can end this war today - he chose to start it, so he can end it. It is Putin who can and should do it now, the general summarized.