Zelensky Confirms Ukrainian Military Activity in belgorod, Kursk Regions

In a notable development in the ongoing conflict,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly acknowledged Ukrainian military operations within Russia’s Belgorod region,which shares a border with Ukraine. This marks the first explicit confirmation from Kyiv regarding it’s troops’ presence in the area.

Speaking on Monday,President zelensky stated,We continue to carry out active operations in the border areas on enemy territory,and that is absolutely just – war must return to where it came from. He also referenced the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces maintain a limited presence following a major offensive the previous year, despite Moscow’s claims of having regained most of the territory.

President Zelensky emphasized that the main objective of these operations is to protect Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv border regions and to ease the pressure on the Donetsk region, a key area along the front line in eastern Ukraine. This strategy reflects a desire to proactively defend ukrainian territory and potentially disrupt Russian supply lines and troop movements.

Russia’s Response and Territorial Control

While Russia’s military had previously reported ukrainian attempts to enter the Belgorod region, they claimed these attacks were unsuccessful. The specific areas in question are located just inside Russian territory, highlighting the proximity of the conflict to Russia’s borders. It is indeed essential to note that Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and currently controls approximately 20% of ukrainian territory.

Ceasefire Negotiations and U.S. Involvement

The acknowledgement of Ukrainian operations in Russia comes amid ongoing efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. The Kremlin has denied allegations from the U.S. and Europe that it is obstructing President Donald Trump’s push for a ceasefire.
Trump,addressing reporters on Monday,said he was not