Russia, Ukraine and Kursk

Russia trying to gain foothold in Ukraine's Sumy region, border guard says
Russian forces are attempting to create an active fighting zone in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy, across the border from Russia's Kursk region, Ukraine's border guard spokesman said on Monday.
Russia is advancing in Kursk, threatening Ukraine’s sole territorial bargaining counter
Ukraine’s presence in Russia’s Kursk region has deteriorated sharply, with the advance threatening Kyiv’s sole territorial bargaining counter at a crucial time in the war.
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 says it makes big new gains in bid to drive Ukraine out of Kursk
Russia said on Tuesday that its troops had made major new gains in its western region of Kursk, accelerating their push to drive out Ukrainian forces who have been clinging on to a slice of Russian territory since last August.
Russian Army Reports Major Advances in Kursk Region After ‘Operation Pipeline’
Russia has reclaimed more than 100 square kilometers (38.6 square miles) of territory and 12 villages from Ukrainian forces in the southwestern Kursk region over the past 24 hours, the Russian military said Tuesday.
Russia recaptures 12 settlements in Kursk region
Russian armed forces have regained control of over 12 settlements and more than 100 square kilometers of territory in the Kursk Region. The Russian Defence Ministry made this disclosure in a statement on Tuesday.
Russia says it makes big new advance in its Kursk region against Ukrainian troops
Russia said on Tuesday that its troops had retaken over 100 square kilometres (38.6 square miles) of territory and 12 settlements in its Kursk region as part of an offensive to force the Ukrainian army to flee from western Russia.
Russia claims to recapture 12 Kursk Oblast settlements amid new offensive
Russian forces have recaptured 12 settlements and 100 square kilometers in Kursk Oblast previously held by Ukrainian troops, ...
In a Russian border region scarred by war, civilians want peace with Ukraine — but not compromise
We hope that the leaders will come to an agreement and we will have peace,” said Sergei Kurnosov, the mayor of the town of ...
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Russia attempting to gain foothold in Sumy Oblast, Border Guard warns
"These are small assault units, composed of a few people. They try to penetrate our territory, accumulate forces and advance ...
Lithuanian defense minister: Only way to negotiate with Russia is with a 'gun on the table'
Minister of Defense of the Republic of Lithuania Dovilė Šakalienė's advice on how to deal with Russia: "The only good ...
NATO Ally's Leader Calls to Expand Troop Presence on Russian Border
Alliance member states have been sounding the alarm about Europe's collective security amid Russia's full-scale invasion of ...
Russian forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian troops from the rear in Kursk
Ukraine’s military and Russian war bloggers say Russian special forces walked inside a gas pipeline to strike Ukrainian units ...
Russia, Ukraine report clashes in Sumy
The officials said clashes were taking place in the Novenke area. Sumy is located across the border from Russia’s Kursk ...
How NATO Without US Stacks Up Against Russia
Confidence in America's role in safeguarding its allies in Europe is wavering, while Washington has launched into a trade war ...