Ukraine's Strategic Incursion into Russia's Kursk Region: A Move to End War on Kyiv's Terms

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced Ukraine's major incursion into Russia's Kursk region as part of a systematic effort to end the ongoing 30-month-old war under Kyiv's conditions. He highlighted that this move, along with Ukrainian defenses in the east, aims to conclude the conflict on Ukraine's terms.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared on Thursday that Ukraine's significant incursion into Russia's Kursk region is a calculated step in a broader strategy to end the 30-month-old war on terms favorable to Kyiv.

Speaking at an event in Kyiv, Zelenskiy emphasized that the August 6 incursion, along with robust Ukrainian defenses in the eastern regions targeted by Russian offensives, are integral to a plan designed to conclude the conflict under conditions set by an independent Ukraine.

He stressed that these operations are crucial components of Kyiv's systematic approach to negotiating an end to the war.

(With inputs from agencies.)