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Russia Claims Kursk Control Amid Trump-Zelensky Ceasefire Talks

4/27/2025

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Russia asserts it has regained full control of the Kursk region, claiming Ukrainian forces have been driven out with help from North Korean troops. In a significant diplomatic moment, President Trump and President Zelensky met in Vatican City to discuss a potential ceasefire, though doubts linger about Russia's commitment to genuine peace talks. Ukraine remains defiant against these claims.

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Russia asserts it has regained full control of the Kursk region, claiming Ukrainian forces have been driven out with help from North Korean troops. In a significant diplomatic moment, President Trump and President Zelensky met in Vatican City to discuss a potential ceasefire, though doubts linger about Russia's commitment to genuine peace talks. Ukraine remains defiant against these claims.