Russia's Shoigu: No talks with Kyiv until Ukrainian troops are out of Kursk

The Russian Defense Minister has said that there will be no talks with Ukraine until Ukrainian troops withdraw from the Kursk region.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday that there will be no talks with Ukraine until Ukrainian troops withdraw from the Kursk region. Shoigu made the remarks during a meeting with military officials in Moscow. He said that the Ukrainian military had violated a ceasefire agreement by entering the Kursk region and that Russia would not tolerate such violations.

Shoigu's statement comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

In recent weeks, there have been several reports of shelling and gunfire along the border between the two countries. Shoigu's statement suggests that tensions are unlikely to ease anytime soon. It also raises the possibility of further military action by Russia. The Kursk region is located in western Russia, near the border with Ukraine. It is home to a number of military bases and training facilities.

The Ukrainian military has not yet commented on Shoigu's statement.

However, Ukrainian officials have previously said that they will not withdraw from the Kursk region. The Ukrainian government has accused Russia of violating the ceasefire agreement by shelling Ukrainian positions. The ceasefire agreement was signed in Minsk in February 2015. It has been violated numerous times since then.

The United States and the European Union have called on both sides to implement the ceasefire agreement.

They have also urged Russia to withdraw its troops from the Kursk region. The United States and the European Union have also imposed sanctions on Russia in response to its actions in Ukraine.

The situation in Ukraine is complex and there is no easy solution.

The Minsk ceasefire agreement has failed to bring about a lasting peace and there is a risk of further escalation of violence. The United States and the European Union are calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict. However, it is unclear whether Russia is willing to engage in such a dialogue.