Antonov: Putin Decided on a Harsh Response for the Situation in Kursk Oblast

Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to retaliate for the AFU attack on Kursk oblast, Russian ambassador to the USA Anatoly Antonov said. He emphasized that he meant it sincerely. “I am convinced that everyone will be severely punished for what happened in the Kursk oblast,” the diplomat said, life.ru reported. Anatoly Antonov noted that the US may “in a snap” force Kyiv to abandon its plans, but does not do that.