President of Ukraine has described the situation in Kurakhove, Donetsk Oblast, as difficult and emphasised the need for strength on the Kursk front to achieve “the right results” in diplomacy.

“And of course, today I received a report from Commander-in-Chief [Oleksandr] Syrskyi on the situation at the front and in the areas of the Kursk operation. The situation remains difficult in the Pokrovsk sector and in Kurakhove. I am grateful to all the units that are killing the occupiers there.

I would also like to express particular gratitude to our warriors in the Kursk region – we need strength there to achieve the right outcomes for Ukraine and Ukrainians in diplomacy”, - said Volodymyr Zelensky.

He highlighted that Ukraine requires a reliable and guaranteed peace: “We will undoubtedly achieve our objectives”.