Zelensky assured that Russia wants to pull out its troops from Kursk before Trump comes to power
This week, the war in Ukraine has been marked by an increase in the use of advanced weapons and a strengthening of the strategic alliance between the two sides. After receiving approval from the United States and the United Kingdom, Ukraine used ATACMS long-range missiles for the first time On 19 November against the Russian Bryansk region. Just a few days later, various news agencies confirmed the firing of British Storm Shadow missiles against the Russian province of Kursk.
According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, clearing the area and Capture the entire Donbass before next January 20The day Donald Trump is sworn in as President of the United States is one of Putin’s priorities.
This was said by Zelensky during a conference, in which he assured that by expelling the Ukrainian troops occupying part of Kursk, Putin would demonstrate that “he has accomplished, as he said (… ) These two tasks.” “I’m sure he wants us out (from Kursk) before January 20. It is very important for him to show that he controls the situation“he adds.
Ukraine has lost territory in Kursk
The truth is that since August, Russian troops they are losing territory On which they captured the Russian region of Kursk. The area where North Korean troops have been detected in recent months, and which, according to EFE, About 50,000 troops are concentratedDespite everything, Ukraine appears determined defend your position in the fieldBecause it will help you to cope Talks with Russia possible,
The situation on the Donetsk front is somewhat more complex, Zelensky acknowledged. Here Evacuation continues. “Throughout the day, 120 people, including 9 children, were evacuated from the front line,” the head of the Donetsk military administration said. Vadim Filaskin,
Uncertainty before Trump’s arrival
It remains to be seen what stance Donald Trump will take on the Ukraine war after assuming office. However, the tycoon Has been leaving clues during the campaignIn the same period he assured that he would reach an agreement with Putin and Zelensky end the war in 24 hoursHowever, he did not give further information about it.
What is known is that, under the motto of ‘America First’, Trump has proposed to withdraw the US presence in the world, which would affect the military aid it receives to Ukraine, a country which Washington has allocated $108 billion Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022.