12.02.2025 16:51
The proposal for a "land swap" by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has received a response from Russia. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that they oppose the idea of the Kursk region being a subject of negotiation with Ukraine, saying, "Ukrainian forces will be expelled from Kursk, and if they remain there, they will be destroyed."
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that they oppose the "land swap" proposal put forward by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the Kursk region.
RESPONSE TO UKRAINE'S LAND SWAP PROPOSAL
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov evaluated the current issues at a press conference in Moscow. Peskov responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's "land swap" proposal for the Kursk region.
KREMLIN: UKRAINIAN FORCES WILL BE DRIVEN OUT OF KURSK
Peskov pointed out that Ukrainian forces are located in the Russian region of Kursk and stated that they oppose this region being a subject of exchange in negotiations with Ukraine. Peskov said, "Ukrainian forces will be driven out of Kursk; if they remain there, they will be destroyed."
"WE ARE OPEN TO PEACE NEGOTIATIONS WITH UKRAINE"
Peskov emphasized that they are open to peace negotiations with Ukraine. He stated that Russia does not pose a threat to NATO, but noted that NATO continues to strengthen its military infrastructure near Russian borders.
IMPORTANCE OF THE KURSK REGION
Today, Kursk is known as a region of critical importance for Russia's defense industry and energy infrastructure. Additionally, being close to the Ukrainian border, Kursk is also used as a logistics center for Russia's military operations on the Western front.
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