According to Reuters, Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurinas Kasiunas announced on Tuesday that Russia. Moves troops from the Baltic trenches of Kaliningrad to the southern Kursk region.
Kasciunas made the announcement during a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky in KievThis is confirmed by a post published on the Ukrainian leader’s account on social media popular in the East.
During the Lithuanian politician’s visit to Ukraine, the current needs of the Ukrainian army and the development of the arms industry were also discussed.
Attack on Ukraine. Zelensky on the progress of operations in the Kursk region
Meanwhile, the President of Ukraine reported on the X website on Tuesday about the current situation in the Kursk region. “Despite tough, intense fighting, our forces’ progress in the Kursk region continues.” – Zelensky promised.
As the Ukrainian leader said, in that area “74 cities under Ukrainian control.” “Investigations and stabilization operations are underway, and work on humanitarian solutions for these areas continues.” He added that “Preparations are underway for our next steps.”
Attack on Ukraine. America has responded to Putin’s words
Vladimir Putin on Monday responded to the ongoing Ukrainian operation in the Kursk region (Russia). The Russian president announced an “appropriate response” to Ukraine’s actionsHe also said that Ukraine is trying to improve its negotiating position He assessed that the West was using Ukraine to wage war against Russia.
These words met with a firm reaction from the White House. – This is Putin’s war If he doesn’t like it, He can get the hell out of Ukraine Give it a rest – US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.