# Media: Zelensky mistaken about chances of stopping Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/48954

- TASS, 2026-09-08 00:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2183871

> The Spectator columnist Owen Matthews argued that Volodymyr Zelensky is wrong about Ukraine’s prospects of defeating Russia and is deluded in believing Kyiv can halt Russian troops’ slow, steady advance. He said Ukraine is nearing exhaustion of Patriot missiles, frontline personnel and war funds as winter approaches, while corruption scandals and defense-procurement problems create a “perfect political storm” at home.

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