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Ukraine Disputes Russia’s Claim of Full Recapture of Kursk Region

Russia declares victory in Kursk with North Korean troop support, but Ukraine insists fighting continues and positions are held.

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A view of destructions in the village of Kazachya Loknya, which was previously held by Ukrainian troops and recently retaken by Russia's armed forces, in the Sudzha district of the Kursk region on March 18, 2025.
TOPSHOT - Russian soldiers walk past destroyed houses in the village of Kazachya Loknya, which was previously held by Ukrainian troops and recently retaken by Russia's armed forces, in the Sudzha district of the Kursk region on March 18, 2025, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict. (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA / AFP) (Photo by TATYANA MAKEYEVA/AFP via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the 'complete liberation' of the Kursk region, claiming Ukrainian forces have been expelled.
  • Ukraine's General Staff contests Russia's claims, stating that defensive operations are ongoing and Ukrainian units remain active in the region.
  • Russia confirmed for the first time that North Korean troops have been deployed to the frontlines in Kursk, praising their role in aiding Russian forces.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a brief meeting at the Vatican to discuss potential ceasefire negotiations.
  • Russian attacks across Ukraine continue to cause civilian casualties, with recent strikes killing at least four people and injuring several others.