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Ukraine Still Trying to Move Towards Russian Border, Putin Says on Visit to Kursk Region
Ukraine Still Trying to Move Towards Russian Border, Putin Says on Visit to Kursk Region
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Ukraine does not give up attempts to move towards the Russian border, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.The Russian president visited the Kursk Region and met with volunteers who came to help residents after the invasion of the Ukrainian armed forces. One of them said that enemy forces were recently spotted in the area of the settlement of Shostka in the Sumy region.The situation in the border areas of the Kursk Region remains difficult even after they were liberated from the Ukrainian troops, the Russian president added.The entire Kursk region has faced problems that are typical of the border areas; the residents are experiencing far from the best of times, Putin pointed out.However, Russia will achieve all its goals thanks to the unity of its people, Putin said.Ukrainian armed forces have been targeting World War II memorials, which gives every reason to say that their actions are driven by neo-Nazi ideology, the Russian top official noted.During the meeting, Vladimir Putin also stressed that the Russian Orthodox Church, despite Soviet-era persecution, defended the motherland during the Great Patriotic War—just as it stands with Russia today.Moreover, clergy of all Russia’s traditional faiths are currently aiding troops on the frontline. The president said he is aware of all the losses among priests in the special operation.More statements by Vladimir Putin:During his visit, the Russian president also inspected the Kursk II nuclear power plant, which is currently under construction.
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Ukraine Still Trying to Move Towards Russian Border, Putin Says on Visit to Kursk Region
08:16 21.05.2025 (Updated: 10:48 21.05.2025) MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian forces invaded Kursk border areas in August 2024, prompting Russia to launch a large-scale counteroffensive. On April 26, Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov announced that the Kursk Region was fully liberated.
Ukraine does not give up attempts to move towards the Russian border, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
The Russian president visited the Kursk Region and met with volunteers who came to help residents after the invasion of the Ukrainian armed forces. One of them said that enemy forces were recently spotted in the area of the settlement of Shostka in the Sumy region.
"They are trying to move towards our border," Putin said.
The situation in the border areas of the Kursk Region remains difficult even after they were liberated from the Ukrainian troops, the Russian president added.
"Even after these border regions were liberated from the enemy, the situation there remains tough," he noted.
The entire Kursk region has faced problems that are typical of the border areas; the residents are experiencing far from the best of times, Putin pointed out.
However, Russia will achieve all its goals thanks to the unity of its people, Putin said.
"Here we are — a team, and the whole country is one team today. And this is the unconditional success of all our endeavors. These are the necessary conditions for achieving all our goals," the president stated in the Kursk region.
Ukrainian armed forces have been targeting World War II memorials, which gives every reason to say that their actions are driven by neo-Nazi ideology, the Russian top official noted.
"It is clear who we are at war with: if they directly destroy WWII-era memorials, it is clear, it gives us every reason to say that these are people who share neo-Nazi ideology; what else can it be ... They would come second even in a contest of idiots. Why? Because they're idiots. By doing what they are doing, they show who they are," Putin said.
During the meeting, Vladimir Putin also stressed that the Russian Orthodox Church, despite Soviet-era persecution, defended the motherland during the Great Patriotic War—just as it stands with Russia today.
Moreover, clergy of all Russia’s traditional faiths are currently aiding troops on the frontline. The president said he is aware of all the losses among priests in the special operation.
More statements by Vladimir Putin:
Defenders of Kurchatov during the Ukrainian incursion: Not a single person flinched—everyone stood firm.
There is a need to deploy more demining units in the Kursk region—people must return home safely and swiftly.
In Ukraine and the West, they are demolishing monuments linked to Russia to erase the memory of those who "look toward Russia."
During his visit, the Russian president also inspected the Kursk II nuclear power plant, which is currently under construction.
