READ MORE: <\/strong> Ukraine war is a ‘stepping stone’ for Europe invasion, Putin ally warns<\/strong><\/p>\n The former US Ambassador to the UN added that Kyiv was also hamstrung by its inability to attack Russia, which he blames on US policy.<\/p>\n \u201cI think we’ve inhibited Ukrainian ability to get out, go into Russia and try and encircle the Russian forces. At least outflank them in the north,\u201d he said<\/p>\n \u201cWe’re saying to the Ukrainians: ‘It’s just terrible you’ve been invaded. But, by the way, you’re going to fight the entire war on your territory and grind it into the dust’.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNow, the Ukrainians have obviously conducted some attacks as far as Moscow with drones and whatnot, they have attacked some Russian supply depots inside Russian territory. But I think not nearly enough.\u201d<\/p>\n Ambassador Bolton said he believes Ukraine\u2019s counteroffensive could have been different if the US and others had been more strategic in their support.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n \u201cIf we had done this more strategically, I think you’d see a different kind of offensive and you might see a different result,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Ukraine launched its full-scale counteroffensive earlier this summer but saw limited advances on the frontline.<\/p>\n Tanks traps, trenches and tens of thousands of mines have hampered Ukraine\u2019s forward progress in the region, but a breakthrough appears underway.<\/p>\n After weeks of mine clearing and heavy fighting, it has been reported that Kyiv has broken through Russia\u2019s main line of defense.<\/p>\n If Ukraine can smash a significant force through this breach in Russia\u2019s defenses, it could result in a significant victory for Kyiv as it drives toward the Black Sea.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/78\/590x\/secondary\/Ukraine-war-Russia-attack-4952547.jpg?r=1694355900000\")
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