Zelensky and Adviser Clash on Counteroffensive Strategy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and one of his top advisers are at odds over the country's readiness to launch a counteroffensive against Russian forces. The adviser stated that Ukraine lacks the necessary weapons, including tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery, while Zelensky expressed confidence in the success of the counteroffensive and called for more US-made Patriot missile defense systems. Ukrainian officials have repeatedly said the success of their counteroffensive rests on weapon deliveries from the West. The start of the counteroffensive has been long-awaited, but Ukrainian officials have been reluctant to divulge any operational details.