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Budanov: Ukraine under pressure but won't cede land

Ukrainian intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov says Kyiv faces military and diplomatic pressure but will not agree to recognize the loss of its territories.

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Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov has stated that Ukraine may be under significant pressure until September due to the ongoing Russian offensive and demands from the United States. He emphasized, however, that Kyiv will not agree to recognize the loss of any Ukrainian territories. The comments highlight the dual pressures Ukraine faces from battlefield advances and diplomatic negotiations as the war continues.
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