For the first time, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined a specific military objective for his forces in the western Russian region of Kursk: establishing a "buffer zone" on Russian territory.
The announcement, made during Zelensky’s nightly address on Sunday (18 August), came as Ukrainian forces continued their slow advance on Russian soi...
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Already a member? Login hereWester is a journalist from the Netherlands with a focus on the green economy. He joined EUobserver in September 2021. Previously he was editor-in-chief of Vice, Motherboard, a science-based website, and climate economy journalist for The Correspondent.
Wester is a journalist from the Netherlands with a focus on the green economy. He joined EUobserver in September 2021. Previously he was editor-in-chief of Vice, Motherboard, a science-based website, and climate economy journalist for The Correspondent.