Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the military incursion into Russia's Kursk region aims to create a buffer zone - the first time he has clearly stated the aim of the operation.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the UK's support for their war effort as having 'slowed down' as he called for a removal of restrictions on donated weapons being used inside Russian territory.Ukrainan forces have been engaged in a military incursion into Russia's Kursk region since 6 August, the aim of which Mr Zelenskyy revealed on Sunday is to create a buffer zone to prevent further attacks by Moscow across the border.
'He added: 'Throughout this war, we've seen the UK demonstrate true leadership - in arms, politics, and support for Ukrainian society. This has saved thousands of lives, reflecting the strength of the UK.'Unfortunately, the situation has slowed down recently. We will discuss how to fix this because long-range capabilities are vital for us. The whole world sees how effective Ukrainians are - how our entire nation defends its independence.
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