Putin warns Ukraine of strong retaliation for Kursk incursion

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of trying to destabilize Russia by crossing the border into the south of the country. He warned that Ukraine would face a strong response. Ukrainian forces made their biggest incursion into Russian territory since 2022 last week, prompting Moscow to deploy additional troops in the Kursk region. Ukrainian army chief Oleksandr Syrskyii stated that Ukraine controls a significant portion of Kursk, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukrainian forces were operating in the area. Kursk Governor Alexei Smirnov reported civilian casualties and evacuations due to the fighting. Both sides have accused each other of false flag operations and escalating the conflict. Ukraine is preparing for potential retaliatory attacks from Russia following recent conflicts, including a Russian air attack near Kyiv that resulted in casualties. China has called for de-escalation and urged both sides to avoid expanding the battlefield or escalating the violence. China presents itself as neutral, but it is a close ally of Russia and has been criticized for supporting the conflict indirectly. Ukraine is seeking international support for military assistance and mobilization. The situation remains tense as both sides brace for further confrontation.

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