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That “effectively eliminates” defeat on the battlefield, claims Moscow.

But Zelensky said Ukraine was going through a "very difficult period" on the battlefield.

It came as Russia intensified attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure as the sides appear to have reached a stalemate on the battlefield.

Their lack of battlefield experience was given as a key reason why they might just be assigned to non-combat roles.

The situation on the battlefield is difficult, with Russian forces making advances, Zelensky said.