Ukraine Confirms Military Operations in Russia's Belgorod Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledges combat operations across the border as part of defensive measures.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly acknowledged that Ukrainian military units are conducting operations in the Russian region of Belgorod.
In a video address on Monday night, Zelensky referred to this strategy as a legitimate act of self-defense aimed at protecting the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, which border Russia.
He reiterated the need for the conflict to return to its origins, emphasizing ongoing military activities in areas adjacent to enemy-held territory.
Zelensky articulated that the primary objective of the Ukrainian military remains the defense of Sumy and Kharkiv, alongside alleviating the significant pressure faced by the eastern Donetsk region from Russian forces.
Referring to the fighting in the Kursk area, he noted that Ukrainian defenders continue to hold a small territory, despite the fact that Russia has regained most of the area since a major offensive last year.
In a separate turn of events, a video emerged from Krivij Rih, Zelensky's hometown, showing the aftermath of a recent Russian airstrike that claimed the lives of nine children among a total of twenty casualties.
This tragedy has drawn international attention and condemnation, including remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who expressed his dismay over what he described as the relentless bombing of Ukraine by Russia.
In response to the attack in Krivij Rih, the Kremlin dismissed allegations of wrongdoing and denied claims of stalling negotiations for a proposed ceasefire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly rebuffed the ceasefire proposal in its original form, stating that he remains committed to peace but is awaiting responses to key questions from Ukraine.
In a video address on Monday night, Zelensky referred to this strategy as a legitimate act of self-defense aimed at protecting the Sumy and Kharkiv regions, which border Russia.
He reiterated the need for the conflict to return to its origins, emphasizing ongoing military activities in areas adjacent to enemy-held territory.
Zelensky articulated that the primary objective of the Ukrainian military remains the defense of Sumy and Kharkiv, alongside alleviating the significant pressure faced by the eastern Donetsk region from Russian forces.
Referring to the fighting in the Kursk area, he noted that Ukrainian defenders continue to hold a small territory, despite the fact that Russia has regained most of the area since a major offensive last year.
In a separate turn of events, a video emerged from Krivij Rih, Zelensky's hometown, showing the aftermath of a recent Russian airstrike that claimed the lives of nine children among a total of twenty casualties.
This tragedy has drawn international attention and condemnation, including remarks from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who expressed his dismay over what he described as the relentless bombing of Ukraine by Russia.
In response to the attack in Krivij Rih, the Kremlin dismissed allegations of wrongdoing and denied claims of stalling negotiations for a proposed ceasefire.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly rebuffed the ceasefire proposal in its original form, stating that he remains committed to peace but is awaiting responses to key questions from Ukraine.
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