Russia had suffered heavy losses in five months of fighting Ukraine's forces in southern Russia's Kursk region, the president said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russian and North Korean forces suffered heavy losses in fighting in Russia's southern Kursk region. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In a recent address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy expressed confidence in the United States' unwavering support as Ukraine continues to resist Russia's prolonged invasion. He emphasized that peace would not be granted as a gift but must be achieved through strength and resilience.