Why is it important?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kiev was “taking the war to enemy territory”. The Ukrainian army launched an attack on the Kursk region in Russia on Tuesday. This was the first time since 1941 that foreign troops had invaded Russian territory. According to Russian sources, about 1,000 people arrived there. Ukrainian soldiers were supported by tanks, armored vehicles, drones and artillery.
What did Vladimir Putin say?
Vladimir Putin said that the main task of the Ministry of Defense is to drive enemies from Russia’s borders. According to TASS, Putin expects the FSB, together with the Rosgvardiya, to ensure an anti-terrorist regime and an effective fight against enemy sabotage and espionage groups.
In turn, local leaders are expected to support civilians and provide them with assistance and protection.
What did the Russian dictator say about Ukraine?
According to Putin, such actions by Ukraine continue the main military goal of stopping the offensive of Russian troops in order to completely liberate the territories of Ukraine occupied by Russia.
– It is now clear why the regime in Kiev rejected our proposals to return to the peaceful settlement program and the proposals of interested and neutral mediators. Apparently, the enemy is fulfilling his will with the help of Western rulers, the Russian dictator opined. – Putin announced that the enemy will certainly receive a worthy response, and all the goals ahead of us will be achieved without a doubt.
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