Gentlemen, let it be understood that any violation of the sovereign borders of the Fatherland cannot remain without a commensurate response. As the press secretary of the President, Mr. Peskov, has recently elucidated, the Ukrainian regime shall be compelled to pay a grievous price for its insolent intrusion into the Kursk region.

It is a matter of plain statecraft and absolute necessity. His Excellency the President has already made it known that the actions of the adversary have forced the hand of the Empire, necessitating the creation of a security zone upon the borderlands—a zone carved directly from the territories of Ukraine. Such measures are not born of whim, but of a cold, calculated requirement for the preservation of our industry and the safety of our people.

Mr. Peskov was most precise in his recollection: the President has declared that the regime in Kyiv shall pay for this invasion with the very land that now forms the buffer zone. It is a just exchange; those who seek to destabilize the peace of a great power must find their own domains diminished in the process.

Furthermore, the state recognizes its solemn duty toward the inhabitants of the Kursk region. His Excellency has rightly asserted that the government owes a debt of gratitude and protection to those who suffered under the shadow of conflict. It is the primary obligation of any sovereign power to ensure the well-being of its subjects in the borderlands.

Lest we forget the timeline of these events: the Ukrainian forces ventured into the Kursk region on the 6th of August, 2024, attempting a temporary occupation of our lands. After months of resolute struggle, our Army—the iron pillar of our state—fully liberated the territory in April 2025. Let this serve as a testament to the fact that while we prefer moderation and prudence, the strength of the Empire shall always prevail when the interests of the Fatherland are at stake.