Ukraine 'close to victory,' says Andriy Yermak

Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and a key adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the unity of Ukrainians was "unprecedented" as the country marks its Independence Day on Thursday.

In an interview with DW, Yermak spoke about Russia's war in Ukraine, the mood of the Ukrainian people and the level of support Kyiv has been receiving from abroad, Report informs.

"Let's not forget that we were once given three days [to hold out against a Russian invasion], then several months. And now it is one and a half years, and we do not only defend ourselves but also liberate our territory," Zelenskyy's adviser said.

"It seems to me that we are close to victory," he added. "Nobody knows how long this period of time will last, but we have already come a long way."