Pentagon says Ukraine can ‘absolutely’ win the war

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon said on Wednesday it assessed that Ukraine could win the war against Russia, even as U.S. officials speak of the risk of a protracted conflict.

“Of course they can win this,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told a news briefing.

“The proof is literally in the outcomes that you’re seeing everyday … absolutely they can win.”

(Reporting by Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali; Editing by Howard Goller)