According to RT, during a year-end live broadcast of the dialogue with the people on December 19, when asked by a Kursk region resident when Russia would push Ukrainian forces off the border, President Vladimir Putin did not give an exact date but pledged that this would be a matter of course.
"We have a plan. I receive regular reports on this. Our guys are fighting and the fighting is fierce," Putin said.
Sputnik reported that Mr. Putin affirmed that the Russian army is taking over Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk province. The Russian army is gaining more territory every day.
In his speech, Russian President Vladimir Putin encouraged the soldiers on the front line, wishing them luck, victory and a safe return home.
All soldiers are fighting bravely, fighting directly against the enemy at this time. Let us send our best wishes to all those fighting in Kursk province and along the entire front line, wish them good luck, victory and a safe return home, Putin said.
According to RT, at the press conference, Mr. Putin displayed a replica of the flag of Russia's 155th Marine Brigade.
He said this was the flag of units currently serving on the front line in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukraine launched a large-scale offensive. The flag has a handwritten message and the signatures of the soldiers. Thanking the soldiers for the gift, Mr. Putin said that this flag represents the flags of all units that are defending the interests of Russia.
