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Putin Visits Kursk, Defies Ceasefire Calls Amid Conflict

5/21/2025

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Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Kursk, his first since declaring the region reclaimed from Ukraine, saw him engaging with local leaders and touring a nuclear power plant. Defying global calls for a 30-day ceasefire, he remains steadfast, while Ukraine intensifies its defense efforts against ongoing Russian advances.

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Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Kursk, his first since declaring the region reclaimed from Ukraine, saw him engaging with local leaders and touring a nuclear power plant. Defying global calls for a 30-day ceasefire, he remains steadfast, while Ukraine intensifies its defense efforts against ongoing Russian advances.