Contents tagged with Kursk
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Russia establishes volunteer brigade in Kursk region to counter Ukrainian attacks and ensure regional safety
In the Kursk region, a volunteer brigade is being created to "maintain law and order" in areas occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. "We discussed the formation of the 'Bars-Kursk' volunteer brigade. This new unit will be a crucial element in maintaining law and order in the Kursk region. The primary function of the brigade is to ensure safety in eight evacuated districts as well as in other territories of the Kursk region," acting governor of the region, Alexei Smirnov, wrote on his …
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Putin's approval ratings hit new low amid Ukrainian incursion into Kursk region
Trust in President Vladimir Putin has dipped to levels not seen since October last year following the Ukrainian army's incursion into the Kursk region. Only 45% of respondents in August cited Putin among politicians they trust, according to a study by Russian sociologists at the "Levada Center" , reports the news outlet Agenstvo Novosti. This figure is down 3 percentage points from July.
The last time trust levels were this low was in October of the previous year, recovering from a significant …
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Ukrainian Forces resume push into Kursk region
Russian Telegram channels and media outlets are reporting that the Ukrainian army has resumed its advance deeper into the Kursk region, targeting several populated areas.
After several days of relative calm, the frontline in the Kursk region is once again active, according to the Russian Defense Ministry-affiliated Telegram channel "Rybar." However, it remains unclear if the reported movements represent actual advances or simply the stabilization of existing positions. The Ukrainian project …
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Secret talks in Qatar: Ukraine and Russia's attempt at ceasefire disrupted by Kursk offensive
Journalists report that the planned talks aim to reach an agreement to stop strikes on the energy infrastructure of both countries. Characterized as a “remarkable agreement,” this plan was allegedly set to be signed in Qatar and also addressed a “partial ceasefire.”
Confidential negotiations under Qatar’s auspices were reportedly held between Kyiv and Moscow regarding a partial ceasefire. However, they were allegedly disrupted due to a Ukrainian military offensive in the Kursk region, reports …
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Russian generals coerce young conscripts into frontline contracts amid rising disappearances
In Russia, the drumbeat of concern grows louder as parents of conscripts raise the alarm. Their 18-year-old children are being forced to sign contracts and are subsequently dispatched to the Kursk region, where many go missing. Russian army generals threaten reluctant conscripts with legal action, emphasizing that they will end up on the frontlines anyhow. Numerous accusations from parents have been shared on the Telegram channel "Tverdy Znak Tambov" .
Valentina Ovchinnikova from the Ivanovo …
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Polish President Andrzej Duda vows to act as guarantor for safe Russian troop withdrawal from Ukraine
In a powerful vow during the Ukrainian Independence Day celebrations, Polish President Andrzej Duda has promised to act as a "guarantor" for the withdrawal of Russian troops, conditional upon their exiting Ukrainian regions. "Russia must comprehend that those who live by the sword, die by the sword," Duda asserted.
President Duda expressed his firm belief that the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine must soon come to an end. Speaking in Kyiv on Saturday, August 24, Duda stated his …
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From defensive to offensive: Ukraine’s Kursk operation redefines negotiation landscape with Russia
Nearly three months ago, proponents of peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow believed that Ukraine couldn't win and time was only on Russia's side. Today, Kyiv's position is bolstered by the Ukrainian Armed Forces' operation in the Kursk region.
Since the early days of the Kursk offensive, discussions about the impact of Ukraine's unexpected military operation on negotiations with Russia have been widespread among the public, media, and expert circles. The advancement of Ukrainian troops deep …
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Putin accuses Ukraine of targeting Kursk Nuclear Power Plant
Russian president Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of attempting an attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant. "The enemy tried to strike the nuclear power plant at night," state agency TASS quoted him as saying during a meeting on Ukrainian Armed Forces' offensive operations in the Kursk region on Thursday, August 22.
Putin did not provide any evidence for his accusations. According to him, Moscow has notified the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), whose specialists are expected to arrive …
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Ukrainian Forces eliminate prominent Chechen commander in the Kursk region
In a significant development from the Kursk region, Ukrainian Forces have eliminated Zelimkhan Batukayev, a Russian special forces commander known by his call sign "Shustryi," along with approximately 30 other Russian soldiers. Batukayev, who led the Akhmat Special Forces Group, was taken down according to various Telegram channels, including one managed by Ukrainian Colonel Anatoliy "Stirlitz" Shtefan. Ukrainian fighters described the operation as "epic," stating they had been tracking the …
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Lithuania reports significant withdrawal of Russian troops from Kaliningrad amid Ukrainian offensive in Kursk region
Lithuanian Armed Forces Commander Raimundas Vaikšnoras has reported a significant reduction of Russian ground forces in the Kaliningrad region, Delfi reports.
Commander Vaikšnoras noted that this reduction is likely connected to the Ukrainian military's gains in the Kursk region of Russia. “As soon as the war in Ukraine began, equipment and personnel were massively relocated from Kaliningrad. After a rotation, the Russians returned, but now it’s noticeable—there is a substantial decrease in, …