Volodymyr Zelensky: The First Detailed Assessment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Operation in the Kursk Region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has for the first time provided a detailed commentary on the military operation carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Russia’s Kursk region. According to Zelensky, the operation was complex but extremely important and has already yielded significant results, some of which cannot yet be disclosed.
Strategic Goals and Importance of the Operation
The operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region had several key objectives, one of which was to increase the prisoner exchange pool. This action was a positive step that strengthened Ukraine’s position on the international stage in matters of prisoner exchange and humanitarian agreements.
Another important task of the operation was to prevent a Russian military offensive in the northern regions of Ukraine. Zelensky emphasized that the preemptive strike by Ukrainian forces successfully fulfilled this mission. As a result, Ukrainian forces in the Sumy region avoided encirclement, and the attempt to capture the regional capital, the city of Sumy, was thwarted.
The Myth of the Buffer Zone and “Dialogue with Putin”
Zelensky also refuted rumors that the operation in the Kursk region was aimed at creating a so-called buffer zone or was part of some “dialogue with Putin.” The president stressed that Ukraine is not playing any cards and acts openly and honestly with its international partners. All of Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts are aimed at achieving a just peace and ending the war, with every step being discussed with allies.
Ukraine invites all interested parties to participate in discussions on the “peace formula” or a peace summit, supporting their initiatives or simply engaging in dialogue. Zelensky categorically rejected the possibility of changing this process and emphasized that all the operation’s objectives would be achieved.
The Reality Revealed by the Operation
One of the goals of the operation in the Kursk region, according to Zelensky, was to demonstrate the reality of who Putin is and what his intentions are. This operation has allowed countries that have not yet understood Russia’s true motives to finally see the full picture. Zelensky believes that now many nations have realized that for Putin, the occupation of Ukrainian territories is more important than protecting his own population.
The president expressed satisfaction that everything he had discussed with his partners is now being confirmed in practice. The operation has shown that Putin continues to cling to the occupied territories, ignoring the protection of his own people.
The Paradoxical Reaction of Putin
Zelensky noted that Putin’s actions are becoming increasingly absurd: Russian forces are bombing their own villages, which elicits only a sarcastic reaction. According to Zelensky, people in Russia are shocked that they trusted this “demon,” and now they have to confront the true face of their leader.
Ukrainian soldiers participating in the operation continue to persevere and fulfill their missions despite difficult conditions. Zelensky thanked all the brigades involved in this operation, emphasizing that, unfortunately, he cannot publicly name them to avoid jeopardizing their safety.
The operation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Kursk region is a complex and multi-dimensional military campaign that has already brought significant results both on the battlefield and in the diplomatic arena. Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine continues to strive for a just peace and is ready to defend its territorial integrity by all available means. This operation was another step toward victory and the end of the war, and the international community is increasingly recognizing the reality of what is happening in Ukraine and Russia’s role in this conflict.
In this way, Zelensky’s words and actions confirm Ukraine’s determination to defend its land and people, as well as to maintain international dialogue in the pursuit of lasting peace. The operation in the Kursk region is further proof that Ukraine is ready to go all the way in its fight for freedom and independence.