Zelenskyy's interview with Fridman, Ukrainian Forces' offensive in Kursk region - Weekend brief
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave a nearly three-hour interview to American blogger and interviewer Lex Fridman. Meanwhile, the Defense Forces attacked the Russians in the Kursk region on several fronts.
Read more about what happened over the weekend.
Defense forces strike Russians in Kursk region in multiple directions
On Sunday, January 5, the Defense Forces attacked the Russians in the Kursk region on several fronts. Russian military officials began to announce a new offensive by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which was allegedly aimed at capturing the Kursk nuclear power plant.
RBC-Ukraine has gathered all the information about the situation on this part of the frontline.
Zelenskyy's interview with Fridman
During the podcast, the President provided deep answers to complex questions, revealing the Ukrainian vision of a just peace, which is important for partner countries.
The President also shared his thoughts on the strength of the Ukrainian people, the sources of Russian aggression, and the willingness to work with newly elected President Donald Trump and other partners to achieve reliable and lasting peace.
Key points of the interview:
- Zelenskyy stated that the first negotiations to end the war would be with newly elected President Donald Trump.
- Moreover, Trump could be the first leader to visit Ukraine by plane after Russia's full-scale invasion.
- In addition, the President revealed that in the early days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the self-proclaimed leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, apologized for the missiles launched from his territory.
Hospitals overwhelmed as new virus spreads in China
Hospitals in China are overcrowded with people amid rising cases of the new HMPV virus. There are fears that it could cause a new epidemic like COVID-19.
It is known that over the past few days, China has experienced a sudden surge in respiratory illnesses, “reminding people of a similar surge during COVID-19.”
Nationwide strike for new elections announced in Georgia
A nationwide warning strike was announced in Georgia on January 15. Citizens are demanding new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters, Protest 24 reports.
The protest, which will take place on January 15 at 3 p.m. local time, aims to demand new parliamentary elections and the release of detained protesters. The strike organizers are calling on employers and their employees across the country to temporarily suspend their operations for three hours.
According to the strike organizers, this way they will demonstrate how the lack of changes in the country's political life leads to economic stagnation and a decline in living standards.
Drones attacked largest Russian sea trade port: What is known
Russia's largest maritime trade port, Ust-Luga, was reportedly targeted by drones in the Leningrad region today, January 4.
According to ASTRA, most of the drones were intercepted over the Novatrans terminal within the Ust-Luga port. Preliminary reports indicate that windows in one of the port's buildings were damaged. Local authorities stated that four drones were shot down and claimed there were no casualties or significant damage.
