Vladimir Putin, President of Russia.
Moscow/Kursk: Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Russian -occupied Kursk area on Monday for the first time in 3 years after the war started with Ukraine. Earlier, Ukrainian soldiers were captured in this region. This is his first visit to the Ukrainian army from the region. During his visit, Putin said that Russia from other areas is close to the Ukrainian army soon. Let us know that the Kurskah region of Ukraine has recently been an important center of military conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
During his unexpected tour, Putin met local volunteer organizations and inspected the Kursk-2 nuclear power plant. He was accompanied by senior Kremlin officer Sergei Kiriyenco and Kursk acting Governor Alexander Khithin.
Strict instructions given to Russian army
Putin said on the occasion, “Our army is in the final stages of freeing the Kursk region completely. The remaining Ukrainian soldiers should be pushed back as soon as possible.” The Russian Ministry of Defense informed that in recent times, 24 settlements have been taken under control and an area of about 1,100 square kilometers has been again occupied.
Ukrainian soldiers told ‘terrorists’
Describing Ukrainian soldiers as “terrorists”, President Putin warned that he would get the same status as terrorists under the Russian law. At the same time, he clarified that the Geneva Convention will not be implemented on foreign mercenar soldiers. Let us tell you that in August 2024, Ukrainian forces launched a major military campaign in the Kursk region, which has been considered the biggest military violation on the Russian border since World War II. However, in April 2025, Russia claimed that it had completely re -controlled the Kursk region.
Purpose of seizures
Analysts believe that Putin’s visit is a strategic step towards displaying Russia’s military success to the public and re -controlling the region. The visit took place at a time when there is a ceasefire and dialogue efforts by the Western countries. (AP)
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