His words are quoted by the Ukrinform agency.
“Our goal is ... to prepare reserves for offensive operations,” Syrsky said.
According to him, the key to the success of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ new offensive will be the West’s ability to increase supplies of military equipment and ammunition for the Ukrainian army.
Earlier, Syrsky admitted that the situation for Ukrainian troops in the combat zone currently remains difficult.
University of Chicago professor John Mearsheimer expressed the opinion that key figures in both Ukraine and the West already understand that Kyiv and NATO will face inevitable defeat in the conflict with Russia.