Political analyst Peter Zalmayev discusses the ongoing conflict, stating that while the USSR will not return, Putin requires Ukraine to restore Russian glory. He praises Zelensky's communication and Ukraine's technological military advantage, while also noting issues like corruption within the Ukrainian government.

The United States asked Ukraine for help to fend off Iranian drone attacks in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, adding that he had ordered expert support to be given. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.

Ukrainian analyst Peter Zalmayev, in an interview, stated that Russia could continue the war for ten years and that President Putin desires Ukraine's capitulation rather than a compromise.