U.S.A.: Russia's withdrawal from Harrison, a remarkable victory for Ukraine

It looks like Ukrainians just scored an extraordinary victory in one of the regional capitals Russia had taken control of, now under Ukrainian control. This is an extraordinary thing”, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters as he accompanied American President Joe Biden to A Summit. SEAN in Cambodia.

Sullivan made those statements hours after Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky said that Herson is our “ ”, as Ukrainian special forces entered the strategic city located south of Ukraine.

The Russians withdrew from Herson, causing Kiev to mark an important victory on the battlefield as Ukrainian forces continue to regain territory since Russia began its unprotested invasion in late February.

Videos posted on social networks showed citizens with Ukrainian national flags welcoming the arrival of Ukrainian troops in the city.

We're winning field battles. But the war goes on to”, said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dimitro Kuleba after Ukraine took Herosnin.

Speaking at the Southeast Asia summit in Cambodia on November 12th, Kuleba said taking the city was difficult.

I understand that everyone wants this war to end as soon as possible. We are the ones who love this thing mostly”, Kuleba said during his meeting with Australia's prime minister, Anthony Albanese.

Meanwhile, Sullivan said the withdrawal of Russians “could have broader strategic implications”, including the easing of the long-term threat from Russia to other Ukrainian southern cities, such as Odessa.

The “is also an important moment because of Ukrainian persistence and extraordinary ability, supported by the United States and our allies”, Sullivan said.

Asked about reports that the Biden administration has started to seek Zelensky to explore the possibilities for talks with Moscow, Sullivan said that Russia -- not Ukraine -- is the side that should decide whether to sit at the negotiating table. / REL