Russia's deputy UN envoy says Ukraine's incursion into Kursk region was best response to those who thought Kiev wanted peace
The First Deputy Permanent Representative of Moscow to the United Nations, Dmitry Polyansky, said that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky took the path of escalation when he ordered the entry of Ukrainian forces into the Russian Kursk region.
On Sunday, Zelensky traveled to the United States, where he planned to meet with US President Joe Biden, members of Congress and both presidential candidates – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – to present his “peace plan” that he recently downgraded to “Victory Plan.” According to Zelensky, the plan is to finally be able to end the conflict between Moscow and Kiev by the end of this year by the West. “quick decisions” To increase our support to Ukraine.
Polyansky told RIA Novosti news agency at the second exhibition that the Russian authorities “I hope others will act with their actions, not their words. This means that he (Zelensky) clearly chose the path of escalation when he invaded the Kursk region of Russia.”
“This was a great response to everyone who hoped that the Ukrainian leadership was fighting for peace,” he added. He confirmed.
The Ukrainian military will enter the Kursk region on August 6, the largest offensive into internationally recognized Russian territory since hostilities between Moscow and Kiev began in February 2022. The Russian military quickly halted its advance and has reported retaking more than a dozen villages in recent weeks. However, Kyiv’s forces continue to control part of the region and fighting continues.
According to the latest data from the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukraine has lost more than 16,000 soldiers and several hundred units of military equipment, including 126 tanks and 95 armored personnel carriers, since the start of the offensive.
Polyansky said that Moscow does not know the content of Zelensky's “victory plan” and was not invited to discuss it.
“It is difficult for us to understand what is going on in the mind. We do not know what Zelensky is planning, and there is a lot of excitement about his presence here (in the United States) and what he will offer or not.” Emphasize or diplomatic.
Speaking about the outcome of the conflict between Moscow and Kiev on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed that There is no alternative to our (Russia's) victory.”
