Ukraine to Indefinitely Hold 500 Square Miles of Seized Russian Territory, Says Zelenskyy to NBC News

Sep 3, 2024, 05:48 PM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine plans to indefinitely hold nearly 500 square miles of Russian territory it has seized. This decision, revealed in an interview with NBC News, is a critical component of Ukraine's strategy to end the war and pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin into negotiations. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine does not intend to integrate these territories into its own way of life but sees holding them as integral to his 'victory plan.' He plans to present this proposal to international partners, including the United States. The seized territories, captured last month, are primarily located in Russia's Kursk Oblast.