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Ukraine has stated that it does not seek to keep the Russian territory it has captured in the Kursk region and will cease its offensive once Russia agrees to peace. The Ukrainian operations are designed to pressure Russia into negotiations while continuing evacuations in the affected regions read more
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Ukraine has stated that it is not seeking to retain the territory it has captured in the Kursk region.
According to a spokesman from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, the offensive will cease once Russia agrees to a just peace. The spokesman stated that Ukrainian actions are aimed at compelling Russia to negotiate, as long as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues the conflict.
Ukrainian operations in the Kursk area are reportedly assisting the front lines by preventing Russia from reallocating forces to the Donetsk region, which is under Russian control. Meanwhile, Russian authorities continue their evacuation efforts in and around the Kursk region.
Residents began evacuating the Bolshesoldatsky district for the first time on Tuesday morning, with regional head Vladimir Zaitsev noting that evacuations were voluntary and there had been no prior requests.
Efforts to evacuate the Belovsky district were expanded on Monday, with Nikolai Volobuyev, the district head, describing the situation as “very grave.” Acting Governor Alexei Smirnov reported that approximately 121,000 people have been evacuated from the Kursk region, and around 200 evacuees have arrived in Moscow.
Ukraine claims to control about 1,000 square kilometers (386 square miles) of Russian territory in Kursk, although the Institute for the Study of War estimates this to be closer to 800 square kilometers.
Early Tuesday, Ukraine’s air defense system intercepted 30 out of 38 Russian-launched drones. Additionally, Ukraine has restricted civilian movement within a 20-kilometer (12-mile) zone near the Russian border.
In response to Ukraine’s incursion, President Volodymyr Zelensky remarked that “Russia has brought war to others, and now it is coming home.” Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed a “worthy response” to the Ukrainian actions.
The UN Human Rights Office has expressed concern about the escalating conflict and the protection of civilians in areas of military operations. However, access for aid organizations remains limited, and efforts by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to operate within Russian territory have faced resistance from Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Zelensky praised the effectiveness of the country’s air defenses, which destroyed 30 Russian drones overnight. He reaffirmed the commitment to defending Ukraine and maintaining the safety of its skies.
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