Kyrylo Budanov, Head of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), has said that Russia would have long since lost the war without the support of its allies.

Source: Budanov at a briefing on the DIU's YouTube channel

Quote: "Russia would have lost this war long ago, and Ukraine, with the help of its partners, would have regained all occupied territories if it were not for the support that the Kremlin receives from Moscow's allies – primarily North Korea."

Details: Ukraine's Defence Intelligence chief added that some countries were "acting in a highly dishonest manner". He said these states, in defiance of international sanctions, allow Russia to obtain weapons, ammunition and critical components, as well as permit their citizens to join the ranks of the Russian armed forces.

Quote: "It is also true that Russia never planned for such a prolonged conflict as it has turned out to be. Moscow certainly did not expect such strong international support for Ukraine. That is why the Russian Federation is now desperate for a pause to restore, above all, its military capabilities."

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