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Ukraine’s prime minister sees military victory soon, though UK’s Johnson says Russia could win

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky spoke during his evening address, saying that the “battle for Donbass” began in Kyiv, Ukraine, April 18, 2022. Press service of the Ukrainian President / via Reuters TV / Distribution via REUTERS / File Photo

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April 22 (Reuters) – Ukraine will win its war against Russia very soon, its prime minister said on Friday, after Britain’s Boris Johnson said there was a realistic possibility that Russia could still win.

“We are absolutely sure that Ukraine will win this war and the victory will be in a very short period of time,” Dennis Schmihal told CNN when asked about Johnson’s comment.

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Report by Costas Pitas in Los Angeles Edited by Chris Reese

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