Ukraine’s advances in Kursk prove that the Kremlin’s red lines are a bluff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declared Ukraine's assault on Russia's Kursk region as proof that Kremlin threats are a bluff, urging allies to lift restrictions on using foreign-supplied weapons. Zelenskiy emphasized the need for courage from Kyiv's partners, highlighting Ukraine's control of 1,250 square kilometres in Kursk. Despite the offensive, Ukrainian forces are defending Pokrovsk as Russian troops advance. The war, marked by heavy casualties, continues with no end in sight.

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By Dan Peleschuk

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday his country's assault on Russia's Kursk region showed that Kremlin threats of retaliation were a bluff, and he urged Kyiv's allies to loosen curbs on using foreign-supplied weapons.

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