KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday his forces were 'strengthening' their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive.
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday his forces were 'strengthening' their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive.His comments come a day after Russian officials accused Ukraine of destroying a key bridge across the river Seym that cuts through the border region, as Kyiv seeks to disrupt the movement of Moscow's troops in the area.
'As of this morning, we have replenished the exchange fund for our country,' Zelenskyy said, referring to Russian soldiers Ukraine has captured to be used in future prisoner swaps.'I thank all the soldiers and commanders who are taking Russian soldiers prisoner and thus bringing the release of our soldiers and civilians held by Russia closer,' Zelenskyy said.
Says Ukraine 'Strengthening' Positions In Russia's Kursk
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