**Russia Intensifies Offensive in Kursk Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Negotiations**

Sat Mar 15 2025 20:43:41 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**Russia Intensifies Offensive in Kursk Amid Ongoing Ceasefire Negotiations**

Moscow claims to have regained control of areas in Kursk while U.S.-Russia talks on a ceasefire continue.


The situation on the ground remains fluid, with both Russian claims of territorial gains and Ukrainian rebuttals complicating ceasefire discussions.

In an escalation of tensions, Russia has intensified its military operations in the Kursk region, seeking to reclaim territories previously occupied by Ukrainian forces. The Russian Defense Ministry announced this past Saturday that its troops had retaken two villages near Sudzha, a town that had been under Ukrainian control since a surprise offensive launched by Kyiv last summer. Ukrainian authorities have yet to comment substantively on this assertion, neither confirming nor denying the alleged retreat of their forces.

This military activity coincides with ongoing discussions between the United States and Russia regarding a potential ceasefire in the enduring three-year conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin made a significant statement last week, urging Ukrainian combatants in the Kursk area to surrender, promising leniency if they laid down their weapons. This demand was echoed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov, who indicated that time for negotiations is "running out."

Conversely, the Ukrainian military dismissed Russian claims of encirclement in the Kursk region, labeling them "false and fabricated." They emphasized that their units are not under threat of being encircled, thereby countering the Russian narrative that serves to justify continued military actions.

In response to the conflict's escalation, Russia executed a series of assaults overnight, launching two Iskander-M ballistic missiles coupled with 178 drones targeting various Ukrainian cities. The attack resulted in considerable damage, particularly in Kryvyi Rih, President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown, where residential areas were struck, leaving at least 14 individuals injured, including children.

As both nations escalate attacks and claim victories, the prospect for peace and resolution remains uncertain, significantly complicating humanitarian considerations in the region. With multiple fronts engaged in conflict, the complexities of negotiation further challenge any hopes for a swift return to stability.

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