Ukraine is gearing up for a fresh counteroffensive and frontline operations, emphasizing that defense is currently the top priority, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an interview with Fox News. The head of state highlighted that defense presents a significant task and challenge in a war with a formidable country like Russia. Commenting on the 2023 counteroffensive and expectations for its effectiveness, Zelenskyy stressed the paramount importance of prioritizing the lives of soldiers, as any loss would equate to a loss for Ukraine in its entirety. “To defend is task number one. Th…