In response to the journalist's question, "Was Kursk a good idea?" he answered: "Absolutely."
"Our military leadership made decisions based on the situation, and I believe it was the right call. Kursk shattered the Russian narrative and questioned the strength of [illegitimate President of the Russian Federation Vladimir] Putin," Ermak stated.
He emphasized that despite the difficult circumstances on the front lines, Ukraine is prepared to fight and "no one is ready to surrender." At the same time, the head of the Office of the President acknowledged the necessity of peaceful communication to achieve a ceasefire.
"Yes, after three years, it’s hard to keep fighting. I know this well. That’s why we are working on negotiations," the head of the Office of the President concluded.