WP: Russia wants to return the Kursk region before negotiations

Part of the Kursk region where the Defense Forces of Ukraine operate, Deep State map

Ukrainian troops are fighting a fierce Russian offensive in Kursk as Russian leader Vladimir Putin tries to return Russian soil to any talks.

Source: The Washington Post

Details: The publication writes that the struggle for control of the Kursk region has become even more brutal in recent days, as the Kremlin, on the eve of a possible compromise with the new Trump administration to end the war, showing determination to recover Russian territory.

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According to WP, the new Russian offensive in the Kursk region was chaotic and began after the election of US President Donald Trump, who promised to end the war quickly.

Literally: “The timing seems to show that the Kremlin understands the role that Kursk could play in future negotiations: If negotiations are held, Russia wants to sure that only Ukrainian soil will be a topic of discussion.

Direct speech editor-in-chief of Nezavisimaya Gazeta Konstantin Remchukov, who has connections in Kremlin circles: “It is clear that Moscow will not start any negotiations until it expels every last Ukrainian soldier from Kursk.”

Details: Putin doesn’t want Kursk to be used as a bargaining chip, and he doesn’t want to be given up to give up any Ukrainian territory he seized after the Russian invasion, Remchukov said. Putin’s recent comments that any deal must reflect “the facts on the ground” refer to Russia’s hopes for the return of Kursk, he said.

Despite the increased pressure, Ukrainians say that they are mostly holding the front line.

Literally: Alexander, 39, who works as a reconnaissance officer in the Kursk region in the 82nd brigade, said that Ukrainian troops have destroyed more than 50 pieces of Russian equipment, including armored personnel carriers and tanks, according to him, Russian soldiers continue to repeat their mistakes, such as driving on roads where the fire control hUkrainians, losing efforts, and even shedding their own positions.”

Background Information:

• On November 16, it was known that they were trying to carry out an attack in the Kursk region, the Russian army lost 17 units of equipment only due to mine explosion.
• On Saturday, Russian soldiers made out 24 attacks in the Kursk regionwhich is almost equal to the number of enemy attacks in the direction of Kurakhovsky (25), and at the same time the Russians are actively putting pressure on the direction of Pokrovsky, 32 attacks were recorded there.