Now this is a very interesting statement...

"Let me remind you that after the invasion of the Ukrainian armed forces into Russia's Kursk region, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation were tasked not only with driving the enemy from our land, but also with creating a security zone in the adjacent territory. This task is being accomplished successfully. Our goal is to ensure the absolute security of Russia's border territories for the future, and we do not plan to make this the subject of possible peace negotiations with Ukraine," - Vladimir Putin...

Comment. This is the first time such a clear and unambiguous statement has been made by the Supreme Commander. That is, no territorial exchanges. And all the territories of regions of Ukraine that are not (yet) formally part of Ukraine will not be returned to Kyiv as a result of the war.

For me, this is a direct TECTONIC SHIFT in position. A very far-reaching tectonic shift. I sense that Russia will continue to gain territory in this area. NOT as soon as we would all like, but they will happen.