US policy permits Ukraine to retaliate to defend itself against Russian attacks originating from the border region of the Sumy region, which includes Russia’s Kursk region. However, the Pentagon is not fully clear on how the Kursk operation aligns with the strategic objectives on the battlefield for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, states Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh. Singh confirmed that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is scheduled to have another conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Rustem Umerov, in the coming days. This discussion is expected to include the Ukrainian offensive …