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Ukraine's soldiers ‘preparing for a long war' as peace talks continue
Ukrainian soldiers have expressed profound scepticism about ongoing peace talks, believing they are too far removed from the brutal reality of the battlefield to yield lasting results.
Suggestions by United States President Donald Trump regarding territorial exchanges and reports of abandoning the Donetsk region have deepened confusion among Ukrainian fighting forces.
Many soldiers anticipate a prolonged conflict, expecting at best a brief pause in hostilities before Russia resumes its assault with greater force.
'We are preparing for a long war. We have no illusions that Russia will stop,' said Serhii Filimonov, commander of the 'Da Vinci Wolves' battalion of the 59th brigade.
Heavy fighting continues around Pokrovsk, a key Russian target, with soldiers noting that hostilities often intensify whenever new peace talks are initiated.
