Russia claims it has regained full control of Kursk from Ukraine
Summary
Russia says it has taken over the Kursk region from Ukraine, but Ukraine disagrees. This comes after a conflict between the two nations, where Russia has been trying to regain control of the territory in Kursk.Key Facts
- Russia's military chief, Valery Gerasimov, has said that Russian forces have the Kursk region back from Ukraine.
- Ukraine says this is not true and that its soldiers are still in Kursk.
- The conflict started when Ukraine tried to create a safe area on the border where Russian soldiers would not be able to go.
- The North Korean troops supported Russia in this conflict and they were praised for their efforts.
- Ukraine also tried to infiltrate Russia's Belgorod region.
- American President Donald Trump has been trying to help Russia and Ukraine end the conflict.
- Donald Trump also had a meeting with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, before Pope Francis's funeral.
- Russia took over Crimea, a part of Ukraine, in 2014. There are talks that Ukraine may need to give up this area to end the fighting.
- Russia is currently in control of around 20% of Ukraine's land that is recognized as belonging to Ukraine around the world.
- Russian troops are now near the border of Ukraine's Sumy region, which is close to Kursk.
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