This is reported by RBK-Ukraine referencing an interview with the head of state on the NBC News channel. This information is also provided by Kontrakty.UA.
"Of course, yes. But there are many losses. We understand how significant they are. I believe it's too much. And I'm not sure it can be done at this pace. If our partners do not assist or support us, it will be difficult. It will take a long time. Longer than it could be," the president stated.
Ukraine is prepared to reclaim territories through diplomatic means
Recall that in the same interview, President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine will legally never recognize its occupied lands as part of Russia.
At the same time, the head of state mentioned he is willing to discuss relinquishing occupied territories as part of a diplomatic agreement, under which the country could join NATO. In such a case, according to Zelensky, the diplomatic pathway to reclaiming the lands is clear.