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Putin Accuses Ukraine of Military Actions in Kursk, Orders to Squeeze Out Enemy

Aug 12, 2024, 11:56 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of attempting to improve its negotiating position by conducting military actions in the Kursk region, aiming to halt the advance of Russian troops in areas such as the Donbass and Novorossiya. In response, Putin has ordered the Russian Defense Ministry to squeeze out Ukrainian forces from Russian territory. He emphasized that there can be no negotiations with those who attack civilians. Additionally, Putin chaired a Russian Security Council meeting to address the Ukrainian incursions, asserting that the West is using Ukrainians to fight against Russia.