Russian President Putin's Visit to Kursk Oblast

Russian President Putin visited Kursk Oblast, accusing Ukrainian troops of acting like Neo-Nazis. He visited an under-construction nuclear power plant and praised volunteers working in the region. The visit is seen as a provocation to Ukraine and the West amidst ceasefire negotiations.

North Korean Officer Injured in Ukraine War

A senior North Korean officer was reportedly injured in the Ukraine war, possibly by a British-supplied Storm Shadow missile. North Korea has sent 10,000 troops to assist Russia in regaining territory in Kursk Oblast captured by Ukraine. The injured officer was allegedly wounded in a strike targeting a command post in the Bariatinsky estate in Maryino, Kursk.

Ukrainian Offensive on Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces launch a successful offensive on the Kursk oblast, catching Russians off guard and making significant gains. The goal is to alter Russian calculus, boost morale, draw Russian forces away, exchange prisoners, and tilt negotiation power in Ukraine's favor. The ultimate objective is to make the war unpopular in Russia and topple Putin.