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Putin Celebrates Kursk Gains, Urges Troops to Advance

3/13/2025

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President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kursk region on March 12, 2025, marked a pivotal moment as Russian troops celebrated significant victories against Ukrainian forces. With over 86% of Kursk territory under their control, Putin urged his soldiers to swiftly reclaim the remaining areas, branding captured Ukrainian soldiers as terrorists amid the ongoing clashes near Sudzha.

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President Vladimir Putin's visit to the Kursk region on March 12, 2025, marked a pivotal moment as Russian troops celebrated significant victories against Ukrainian forces. With over 86% of Kursk territory under their control, Putin urged his soldiers to swiftly reclaim the remaining areas, branding captured Ukrainian soldiers as terrorists amid the ongoing clashes near Sudzha.