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Ukraine’s right to self-defense does not st at border – Sttenberg
He stated this to the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, as Ukrinform reports.
"Ukraine has a right to defend itself. And according to international law, this right does not st at the border," Sttenberg said.
Sttenberg reminded that Russia has been waging an unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine for more than 900 days and has carried out numerous attacks from Kursk region, so Russian sdiers, tanks and bases there are legitimate targets under international law.
According NATO Secretary General, President of Ukraine, Vodymyr Zelensky, made it clear that the Kursk eration was aimed at creating a buffer zone to deter Russia from further attacks.
At the same time, Sttenberg denied the Kremlin's accusation that the West was informed in advance about the plans of the Ukrainian Armed Forces to enter Russian territory, and assured that NATO did not play any re in this.
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He also emphasized the need for greater support for Ukraine on the part of the Alliance so that the country could defend itself and eventually win.
As reported, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, eksandr Syrskyi at the General Staff meeting on August 30 reported that the Ukrainian forces had advanced up to two kilometers in Kursk region and had taken contr of another 5 km² of territory.
As of August 27, the Ukrainian Defense Forces have taken contr of 100 settlements in Russia’s Kursk region and captured 594 Russian sdiers.
The eration of the Defense Forces of Ukraine in Russia’s Kursk region began on August 6, 2024.
Source: ukrinform.net