Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on Monday that Russia was “counting on a prolonged war”. His comments came as Moscow launched its biggest drone attack against Ukraine, according to officials, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the 3-year-old conflict.

Zelenskyy says ‘Russia is counting on a prolonged war’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed on Monday that Russia was “counting on a prolonged war”. His comments came as Moscow launched its biggest drone attack against Ukraine, according to officials, part of an escalating bombing campaign that has further dashed hopes for a breakthrough in efforts to end the 3-year-old conflict.