Zelenskyy says Putin ‘lost the initiative’ as Ukraine’s tech industry reshapes the war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News that Russia has lost the battlefield initiative in its war against Ukraine, crediting Ukraine's growing use of domestic technology and drone production for shifting momentum away from Moscow. The comments, made during an interview on Fox News's "Hannity", underline how technological innovation has become a central factor in Ukraine's ability to resist Russian advances more than three years into the invasion.
During the same interview, Zelenskyy also paid tribute to the late Senator Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., reflecting on the strong support the South Carolina senator had shown for Ukraine throughout the conflict. The interview touched on how the war has evolved and what has changed in the balance of power between Kyiv and Moscow, though further specific details from the exchange were not provided in the available report.
- Zelenskyy says Putin has lost the war's initiative.
- Ukraine's tech and drone industry credited with the shift.
- Zelenskyy also honoured late Senator Lindsey Graham's support.