Ukrainian officials are not sure that the counteroffensive of the Ukrainian army will be successful, writes the Financial Times. Kiev officials admit that Ukraine is unlikely to gain control over the DPR, LPR, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, "at least this year" The Russian Defense Ministry reported that the general situation in the zone of the special military operation is under the control of the Russian military.
The Ukrainian side is concerned that in case of an unsuccessful attempt to seize significant territories, the West may doubt the need to help Kiev.