The Ukrainian government stated that they are not intending on keeping those lands. The Russian government clearly indicated that they are not interested in negotiating with Ukraine while Ukraine is occupying the Kursk region.
Here's a question.
What's Ukraine going to do with the Kursk lands that it captured? They said they are not going to keep the lands. And the lands are worth nothing as a bargaining chip.
What's the next step in "zelensky's genius plan"?
Mission accomplished (whatever the mission was). Fall back. That may take a month or two though.
