By skyforbes 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a rare and risky visit to frontline positions near Kupyansk, an area still under heavy fighting. The message was clear: despite fatigue, shortages, and constant pressure from Russia, Ukraine is still standing its ground.
Frontline visits like this aren’t just symbolic. They boost troop morale, send a signal to allies that Kyiv hasn’t lost its resolve, and remind Moscow that Ukraine’s leadership isn’t ruling from a safe distance. This comes at a time when questions are growing about Western support, peace talks, and whether Ukraine can sustain a long war.
Whether you see it as smart leadership or calculated optics, the visit highlights one thing — Ukraine wants to negotiate (if at all) from a position of resilience, not surrender.
What do you think: genuine leadership moment, or political messaging for allies and critics?