I'm not entirely sure if this is relevant,
The European countries that are still receiving Russian gas through the Ukrainian pipeline system know that there's an expiration date on this at the end of the year,
Although Putin does have an iron grip, the fact that so many people are talking and understanding what is happening, he's got to sort this out very quickly,
There are no indications yet that the Russian armed forces have enough forces and areas to deploy such significant actions [a counterattack],
I’m just too old, I can’t start over. I don’t want to leave what I have.”
We should defend what we have. Attacking Kursk takes good soldiers away from Pokrovsk – and if it does divert some Russian troops, it only moves the problem of their numbers from one place to another, ... My mother always told me: stand your ground.”
It is a good idea – they pushed them back. Let them stay where they are. Why do they want to come here? Don’t they have enough land?”
I remain extremely concerned and reiterate my call for maximum restraint from all sides,
The long-range capability for our forces is the answer to all most important, most strategic questions of this war,
This is important. This hastens the release of our military and civilians from Russian captivity. We remember all those we must bring home,
Today, General Syrskyi has also reported on the continuation of our advance in the Kursk region. The operation is unfolding exactly as we expected. The bravery of Ukrainians is achieving great things."
The actions taken are of a defensive nature, that is, they set up defensive lines, move units."
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,
Our soldiers and units are doing everything to destroy the occupier and repel the assaults. The situation is under control,
Let them give (Russia) a hammering for every child's tear,
The enemy is rapidly approaching the outskirts of Pokrovsk,
Shells were flying from all sides; helicopters, planes, and fighter jets were flying over the house,
We thought we were leaving for a couple of days, maybe,
I was very scared—very scared,
We see that the occupier is suffering losses, and this is useful—very useful for our defense."