Zelenskyy: Kursk operation had significant impact on Global South

Ukraine's operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast is a "trump card" for any negotiations and has been hugely significant to the countries of the Global South, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said.

Source: an interview with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Olena Zelenska on the 24/7 national joint newscast on 2 January

Quote: "Kursk is a very strong trump card. In all negotiations. Especially with countries that are very important to us. Especially with the countries of the Global South. I never thought it would have such a significant impact on them. But it did."

Details: The president revealed that the countries of the Global South were impressed by the fact that Ukrainian forces are pushing back on Russian territory and maintaining control, while Russian troops "are increasing their contingents and yet cannot achieve anything".

Quote: "Even the fact that they brought in the North Korean contingent has worked against them. Where did they send it? To that very place [Kursk Oblast – ed.] again. I think that was a tactical mistake on their part."

Background:

• Evaluating the results of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive in Kursk Oblast, Zelenskyy highlighted the fact that the Kursk Operation has significantly aided Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and has provided one of the largest contributions to Ukraine's prisoner exchange pool.
• Admiral Robert Bauer, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, said the Ukrainian operation in Russia's Kursk Oblast has created a strategic problem for Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin.

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