Russian Forces Oust Ukrainian Troops from Kursk Region

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Moscow (Eurotoday) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that all Ukrainian forces have been driven out of Russia’s Kursk region. According to Peskov, Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces, reported this development to President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on Saturday, as conveyed to the Russian state news agency Interfax.

What role did North Korean soldiers play in Kursk?
How did Trump and Zelenskyy approach ceasefire talks?

President Putin praised Russian soldiers and commanders following the news, declaring that Kyiv’s attempt to breach Russian territory had “completely failed.”

“The complete defeat of our enemy along Kursk’s border region creates the right conditions for further successes for our troops and in other important areas of the front,”

he stated.

In August 2024, Ukrainian forces had made a surprising move by launching an offensive across the Russian border, capturing about 1,300 square kilometers. Ukrainian officials viewed this territorial gain as a potential bargaining chip for future peace negotiations. However, by early 2025, Ukrainian forces gradually relinquished control over the captured areas.

What role did North Korean soldiers play in Kursk?

On Saturday, Gerasimov confirmed that North Korean soldiers participated in the fighting in Russia’s Kursk region alongside Russian forces. He stated that they undertook “combat missions shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen during the repelling of the Ukrainian incursion” and praised them for their “high professionalism, fortitude, courage, and heroism in battle.”

How did Trump and Zelenskyy approach ceasefire talks?

This development comes shortly after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Vatican City, where they explored the possibility of a ceasefire during events surrounding the pope’s funeral.

Serhii Nykyforov, the Ukrainian presidential spokesman, said that the two leaders met for about 15 minutes at St. Peter’s Basilica and agreed to continue discussions later that day. The meeting was also confirmed by White House Communications Director Steven Cheung.

Upon arriving in Rome on Friday, Trump used social media to advocate for “very high-level talks” between Ukraine and Russia aimed at ending the conflict that erupted with Russia’s invasion three years earlier. Trump mentioned that his envoy, Steve Witkoff, had already met with President Putin and suggested that a peace deal was “very close.”


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4 responses to “Russian Forces Oust Ukrainian Troops from Kursk Region”

  1. Speedwell Avatar
    Speedwell

    Oh, splendid! Nothing screams “victory” like pushing your neighbor out of their own backyard, eh? 🎉 I suppose a round of vodka is in order to celebrate this “triumph” in the land of endless drama! 🍸😏

  2. Avenge Paws Avatar
    Avenge Paws

    Just what we needed—more “success” stories from the Kremlin! 🤦‍♂️ At this rate, they’ll soon be giving TED Talks on the art of military retreats, eh? 🇷🇺🚪

  3. Clover Rabbit Avatar
    Clover Rabbit

    Splendid news from the Kremlin, isn’t it? I suppose now we can all just sit back, sip our espresso, and admire how well the “strategic retreats” are going—maybe they’ll even get a medal for “most creative military maneuvers.” 🍵🙄

  4. Just what we needed, more thrilling updates from the frontlines of the geopolitical soap opera! 🎭 I suppose we can all sleep better knowing that the Kursk region is now as peaceful as a European café on a rainy afternoon. ☕️💤

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