Russia says it has recaptured key Kursk region town, as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’
Russian forces have recaptured Sudzha, the largest town that Ukraine once occupied in the Kursk region, according to Moscow, threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining chip amid pressure to negotiate an end to the war.
Explainer-What's happening in Russia's Kursk region and why does it matter?
By Mark Trevelyan (Reuters) -Russian troops are close to ejecting Ukrainian forces from their foothold in Russia's Kursk region, where they grabbed a chunk of land last August and have held on to it through more than seven months of fierce fighting.
Russia claims it recaptured another settlement in Kursk region from Ukraine
Russia claimed on Friday that its forces had recaptured another settlement in the Kursk region, which was captured by Ukraine during last year’s incursion. "Units of the Sever (North) Group of Forces liberated the settlement of Goncharovka during offensive operations," the Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Russia Claims to Have Regained Control of Key Kursk Town
Ukrainian officials have not confirmed a retreat from the town in Russia’s Kursk region, parts of which were captured by Kyiv’s forces last summer.
Russia's Strategic Recapture in Kursk
Russia has successfully recaptured 28 settlements in the western Kursk region over the past week and took control of the village of Novenke in the adjacent Sumy region of Ukraine. This move is part of an accelerated effort by Russia to drive out Ukrainian forces from its territories.
Russia says it retakes another village in drive to push Ukraine out of Kursk
Moscow said on Friday that its forces had recaptured another village in their drive to dislodge Ukrainian forces from their last remaining footholds inside Russia's Kursk region.
Ukraine under pressure in Russia's Kursk region
Ukraine's deteriorating position in Kursk comes as it is finally seeing more positive developments on the eastern front in Donbas, where Russian forces' advance appears to be stalling out and Ukraine is now mounting a number of counterattacks, according to independent military analysts.
Russia Begins Assault on Ukrainian-Occupied Town in Kursk Region
Russian forces have begun an assault on the town of Sudzha, the main population center in the Kursk region that was captured by Ukraine last year, a top Russian commander said on Tuesday. The advance puts Moscow on the verge of ending the first invasion of Russian territory since World War II.
Putin visits Kursk region for first time since Ukraine attacked it
President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Russian region of Kursk for the first time since Ukrainian forces seized some territory in the region.
Putin says he wants Ukrainian forces completely pushed out of Kursk on visit to region
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday said during a visit to the Kursk region that he wants Ukrainian forces pushed out.
Russia Says It Is Close to Ousting Ukraine From Its Kursk Region
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the region for the first time since Kyiv’s lightning incursion and as peace talks gain steam.
Ukraine says Russian forces trying to enter its territory bordering Kursk
Russia's military says it has recaptured almost all areas of the country's Kursk region previously seized by Ukrainian forces ...
Russian forces 'retake key town' of Sudzha in western Kursk region as Putin delays ceasefire to grab more land
Russian troops are reported to be gaining ground in the Kursk area from where Ukraine soldiers are withdrawing ...
Ukraine to keep fighting in Kursk as long as needed, top army commander says
Ukraine's top army commander said on Wednesday that Kyiv's troops will keep operating in Russia's Kursk region as long as ...