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Zelenskyy Confirms Ukrainian Operations in Belgorod Amid Distrust from Both U.S. and Russia

President Zelenskyy publicly acknowledges military operations in Russia's Belgorod region while facing criticism from U.S. and Russian leaders over his leadership.

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  1. Zelenskyy confirms for first time that Ukrainian troops active in Russia's Belgorod region

    Zelenskyy repeated Kyiv's long-held contention that despite Russia's recapture of areas of Kursk in recent weeks, the operation was successful in that it drew Russian forces away from the war's main front line in Ukraine's Donetsk region.

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  2. Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops active in Russia's Belgorod region

    Ukraine's operation in Belgorod is believed to be on a much smaller scale compared to its actions in Kursk, where Kyiv at one point seized a number of villages including the regional town of Sudzha.

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  3. Spartz says Ukraine not positioned to keep land in peace talks

    President Trump in his first few months back in office has pushed to end the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which recently passed its three-year mark.

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Updated: Apr 8th, 2025, 8:57 AM ET

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President Zelenskyy confirmed Ukrainian military actions in Russia's Belgorod region, marking a significant acknowledgment of cross-border operations aimed at protecting Ukraine's border areas. Critics in the U.S. and Russia, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, express deep distrust towards Zelenskyy, with claims of his low approval ratings. However, recent polls suggest rising domestic support for Zelenskyy amid his diplomatic spats, despite substantial distrust. Meanwhile, military operations have drawn Russian forces away from the eastern front, highlighting the complex geopolitical dynamics affecting Ukraine's leadership and military strategy.


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  • Rep. Victoria Spartz argues Ukraine is not in a position to demand to keep land in peace talks due to their current military situation, and has suggested that a quicker resolution to the conflict may be necessary.

  • President Trump has expressed a desire to end the conflict and negotiate terms that may reflect a concession by Ukraine for lasting peace, although this remains contentious.

  • Zelensky's leadership is under increasing scrutiny as he acknowledges Ukrainian troop actions in Russian territory, prompting calls for greater transparency and a reassessment of Ukraine's military strategy.


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