Russia is attacking Kyiv and Lviv with air strikes; Ukraine is fending off the attacks; Zelenskyy is demanding more air defense systems after a missile attack on Poltava with a high number of casualties; Ireland is announcing million-euro aid and a cooperation agreement with Ukraine; the situation in eastern Ukraine is serious, Ukraine accuses Russia of executing prisoners of war; former Austrian Foreign Minister becomes 'Tiger Ambassador', Zelenskyy dismisses the deputy head of the Presidential Office.
The Ukrainian elite forces are playing a significant role in the Kursk Offensive, demonstrating their strength and executing surprise attacks on Russian soil. Ukraine aims to create a buffer zone and hold the occupied territories until negotiations with Russian President Putin occur.
However, the momentum of the Ukrainian offensive in Kursk seems to have halted, and the troops are now preparing for counterattacks. The offensive has provided morale and psychological boost to Ukraine, as they prove their ability to inflict damage on Russia.
The situation in Kursk is a high-risk undertaking for Ukraine, but it has the potential for significant gains.
