“The fight in Donbass can be long and protracted, and we will see losses and achievements on both sides,” RIA Novosti quoted her as saying.
She also announced the intention of the United States to continue to provide military assistance to Kyiv.
In addition, Jean-Pierre stated that the United States does not change its approach to the situation around Ukraine, Washington wants to provide "the strongest position" for Kyiv in negotiations with Moscow.
As John Kirby, coordinator for strategic communications at the White House National Security Council, said earlier, the time has not yet come for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
The Kremlin noted that Western countries are betting on the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine, not allowing Kyiv to think about peace