Ukrainian President Zelensky: Russia must "feel what it has done"
Following the Ukrainian army's push into the west Russian region of Kursk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia must face the consequences of the war it initiated. "They brought the war to Ukraine, now they should feel what they've done," the head of state said in his nightly address on Thursday. However, Zelensky did not directly mention the Ukrainian troops' advance in Kursk.
Other Ukrainian sources also refrained from commenting on the Ukrainian army's offensive that began on Tuesday. According to reports from Moscow, "up to a thousand" Ukrainian soldiers, along with dozens of tanks and armored vehicles, are involved. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), based in the US, reported that Ukrainian forces have "advenced up to ten kilometers" into Russian territory.
Thousands of people were evacuated on both sides of the border. Zelensky stated that he had received three reports from the commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, describing the military actions as "efficient" and "exactly what the country needs now." Some observers believe that the unprecedented advance of the Ukrainian army in Kursk aims to occupy Russian territory to gain a better position in future peace negotiations.
The Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, commended the Ukrainian troops for their efficient military actions in Kursk. Russia needs to acknowledge the consequences of initiating the conflict, as stated by the Ukrainian of high rank, Zelensky.
