Russia Escalates Offensive in Kursk Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Sat Mar 15 2025 18:08:51 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Russia Escalates Offensive in Kursk Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Military developments in Kursk highlight ongoing tensions as Russia and Ukraine discuss a potential ceasefire.


Moscow intensifies military operations in the Kursk region claiming territorial gains while diplomatic talks continue with the U.S. regarding a ceasefire in the protracted conflict.

In a recent escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Russian military announced an offensive aimed at regaining complete control over the Kursk region, which has been contested since last summer's surprise attack. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, Russian forces have recaptured two villages outside the town of Sudzha, which had previously fallen into Ukrainian hands.

Despite the claims, Ukrainian officials have yet to provide a response or confirm any withdrawal from the area. The situation intensified after Russian President Vladimir Putin urged Ukrainian soldiers to surrender, promising them clemency. Mr. Putin has characterized the Ukrainian forces in Kursk as encircled, a claim echoed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. However, the Ukrainian military has firmly dismissed this assertion as a "false and fabricated" narrative.

In tandem to the ground offensive, the Kremlin's spokesperson Dmitri Peskov reiterated the president’s call for surrender but cautioned that the opportunity for Ukrainian forces was limited. Both nations have been escalating their military activities, with Ukraine reporting significant attacks from Russia, including the launch of two ballistic missiles and numerous drones, resulting in injuries to civilians in the city of Kryvyi Rih, President Zelensky’s hometown.

As the situation develops, both sides remain entrenched in a cycle of military action and diplomatic negotiation, raising concerns about the future of peace in the region.

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