We have brought the war home to Russia. Address of President 06.02.2025

Today marks six months of the Kursk operation. With our active operations on Russian territory, we have brought the war home to Russia, and it is there that they must feel what war is. And they do.
Today, I honored the participants of the Kursk operation. Two of our warriors were awarded the titles of Hero of Ukraine, and I also presented the Crosses of Military Merit and the Orders of Ukraine. I want to thank every Ukrainian warrior and all our units involved in operations in the Kursk region. They have shown the world that, even with limited resources, we can act decisively, unexpectedly, and effectively. We are exposing Russia’s bluff for what it is - a bluff. We continue to defend our cities, Sumy and Kharkiv. We've significantly expanded our exchange fund with hundreds and hundreds of Russian soldiers, whom we are exchanging to bring Ukrainians back home from captivity.
We also have North Korean soldiers in captivity. They are currently receiving medical treatment, as they were seriously wounded in combat. Their presence is proof that Putin has dragged yet another country into this war - North Korea - and is training them in modern warfare. This poses a threat to everyone, especially to every nation in East Asia. I am grateful to all our partners who understand how crucial it is to stop Russia now, so that there is no need to fight in years to come.