Ukrainian President Zelensky visits the fierce battlefields in the east to encourage soldiers, and by entering the front line himself, it is believed that the aim is to inspire soldiers who will thoroughly resist the Russian side, which continues to invade the military.
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the war situation is tough, saying that the four states of Ukraine that have unilaterally annexed are in a "very difficult situation".
The Ukrainian President's Office announced on the 20th that President Zelensky entered Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, one of the Ukrainian bases in the eastern Donbass region.
Heavy fighting with the Russians continues around Bakhmut, and a video released shows President Zelensky addressing his soldiers and saying, "Here in Donbass, we have to defend the whole of Ukraine. It's up to you." I encouraged him.
As President Zelensky, it seems that he intends to inspire his soldiers by entering the battlefield himself.
On the other hand, Russian President Vladimir Putin released a video statement to security officials on the 20th, saying that four provinces in eastern and southern Ukraine that Russia has unilaterally annexed, including the Donbass region, are "very difficult right now." It's a situation," he said.
President Putin told Russian reporters on the 9th of this month that "military operations are going well and there are no problems," but he acknowledged that the war situation was severe.
On the 20th, Russian state television reported that four people unilaterally appointed by the Russian side to be top regional leaders in four provinces were invited to the capital, Moscow, and were awarded medals directly by President Putin. It seems that the aim is to suppress dissatisfaction from local people in an inferior situation.
After announcing that the Ministry of Defense will hold an expanded meeting on the 21st, the Russian President's Office said, ``Defense Minister Shoigu will review the military operations so far and set the agenda for next year.'' .