by Admin
12/03/2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region in full military fatigues, inspecting operations inside a control center.
Addressing Russia’s top military commanders, Putin emphasized the need for a swift and decisive victory.
“Indeed, in the shortest possible time, we must finally defeat the enemy entrenched in the Kursk region and still conducting defensive actions here,” Putin stated.
General Valery Gerasimov, the head of Russia’s General Staff, informed Putin that Ukrainian troops in the region were now encircled and were being “systematically destroyed.”
In response, Putin urged Russian forces to press forward and fully secure the region from Ukrainian control as soon as possible.
Meanwhile, United States officials are set to arrive in Russia to discuss a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the diplomatic push, starting on Wednesday, “We urge the Russians to sign on to this plan. This is the closest we have been to peace in this war.”
President Putin’s visit has sparked concern in Ukraine, where analysts in Kyiv view it as an attempt to strengthen Russia’s negotiating position ahead of talks with Washington.
For its part, the Kremlin acknowledged receipt of a United States proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and stated it was reviewing the details before issuing a formal response.
However, President Putin’s presence in Kursk signals Moscow’s firm stance on retaining control over the region, effectively dismissing any possibility of Ukraine leveraging Kursk as a bargaining chip in future peace negotiations.