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Putin Withdraws Troops from Ukraine Amid Advances in Kursk Region

Aug 13, 2024, 02:18 PM

President Vladimir Putin has reportedly withdrawn some Russian military units from southern Ukraine to bolster defenses within Russia, Kyiv has said. This move comes as Ukrainian forces advance deeper into the Kursk region, prompting expectations of a significant Russian response. The information was reported by Politico, citing a Ukrainian official.