Russia Alleges Near-Complete Defeat of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk

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Moscow (Eurotoday) – A Russian military commander informed President Vladimir Putin that “the scattered remnants” of Ukrainian defence forces still present in Russia’s Kursk region will soon be eliminated, according to reports from the state-run RIA news agency on Sunday.

What role are North Korean soldiers playing in Kursk?
Can Ukrainian troops continue to be in Russia?

“At the moment, we have recaptured the settlement of Gornal and are entrenched in its streets, which is completely under our control,”

The commander was quoted as saying, noting that Russian forces are currently clearing forested areas to the west and south of Gornal.

One day earlier, President Putin hailed what he called the total failure of Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk, after Moscow declared that Ukrainian forces had been expelled from the last village they had occupied.

In comments made during intensified diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Putin stated that the removal of Ukrainian troops from Russian territory would allow Russia to focus on achieving further objectives inside Ukraine.

What role are North Korean soldiers playing in Kursk?

For the first time, Russia has officially confirmed that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. The Chief of the General Staff praised their “heroism” in contributing to the expulsion of Ukrainian forces.

Since Moscow’s increased global isolation following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, military cooperation between Russia and North Korea has deepened significantly.

Can Ukrainian troops continue to be in Russia?

Meanwhile, Kyiv claims its forces remain active not only in Kursk but also in Belgorod, another Russian border region. Ukrainian officials allege that North Korea has supplied Russia with vast quantities of artillery shells, rocket systems, ballistic missiles, and thousands of soldiers, which Moscow began deploying against Ukrainian positions in late 2023.

How is Trump leaning on Zelenskiy during Rome talks?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has expressed hopes that gains made by Ukrainian forces on Russian territory might strengthen Kyiv’s bargaining position in future peace talks. Over the weekend, during the funeral proceedings for Pope Francis in Rome, Zelenskiy met privately with U.S. President Donald Trump for discussions that the White House described as “very productive.”

Trump is reportedly encouraging Zelenskiy to consider negotiating territorial concessions as a potential pathway to ending the three-year conflict, which has devastated much of Ukraine’s infrastructure and caused heavy casualties.


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6 responses to “Russia Alleges Near-Complete Defeat of Ukrainian Forces in Kursk”

  1. Bambi Benz Avatar
    Bambi Benz

    “Ah, the old ‘near-complete defeat’ routine—classic! Next, they’ll be claiming they’ve found the lost city of Atlantis in Kursk too. 🏰😏”

  2. Uluru Walker Avatar
    Uluru Walker

    Seems like Putin’s got a flair for the dramatic—“scattered remnants”? Good luck finding them in the vast Russian wilderness, mate! 😂 Meanwhile, I hear Gornal’s got a lovely Airbnb market—who knew war could be so… accommodating? 🏡💼

  3. Twix Bond Avatar
    Twix Bond

    Seems like Putin’s military might just need a holiday in Kursk to fully recover from this *near-complete defeat* – maybe a little spa time with those *heroic* North Korean pals of theirs. 😂 Who knew warfare came with such a picturesque backdrop?

  4. fast flak Avatar
    fast flak

    Couldn’t help but chuckle at Russia’s latest claims—sounds like their military might could use a solid dose of reality, or at least a better ghostwriter! 😏 Maybe they should focus on finding the “scattered remnants” of truth instead?

  5. sweet bacon Avatar
    sweet bacon

    Ah, the Russians claiming another “victory”—sounds like a Monday morning meeting where the boss insists we’re “just one step away from greatness” while we all know the coffee machine’s broken. ☕😂 With North Korean soldiers on board, who knew the friendzone could stretch all the way to the battlefield?

  6. Foot-long Fry Avatar
    Foot-long Fry

    Seems like a real “victory parade” for Russia, eh? Just a casual Tuesday for them, claiming total dominance while the rest of us are stuck waiting for our trains in the rain. 🚂💧

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