Zelensky says Ukraine will not attack Russian territory in counteroffensive

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky said Sunday that a planned counteroffensive by his country is not aimed at attacking areas inside of Russia, but is meant to free occupied territory in his nation. Zelensky, speaking alongside German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, made the statement following speculation that Ukraine may target Russian territory in its military counteroffensive. He told reporters: “We don’t attack Russian territory, we liberate our own legitimate territory. We have neither the time nor the strength (to attack Russia).” Zelensky made the statement while he has been on a tour of European allies, asking for more military and financial assistance after the war against Russia passed the one-year mark earlier this year.