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Russia's intensified offensive in Ukraine
Russia intensifies its offensive near Kursk, using nearly 50,000 troops. Recent attacks cause casualties and damage in Ukraine.
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Volodymyr ZelenskyyVladimir PutinDonald TrumpDmitry PeskovSerhiy Lysak
- What is the reported involvement of North Korea in the conflict?
- Reports indicate that Russia has amassed a force of 50,000 soldiers, potentially including North Korean soldiers, near the Ukrainian border. Western countries and Ukraine have confirmed North Korea's involvement, although Russia hasn't officially commented.
- What are the imminent threats facing Ukraine's Zaporizhia region?
- A Ukrainian military spokesperson warned that Russian infantry could launch ground assaults on the Zaporizhia region within days, adding pressure to already stretched Ukrainian forces. The spokesperson expects attacks imminently.
- How many Russian troops are reportedly involved in the offensive near Kursk?
- Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reported that Russia is employing nearly 50,000 troops to push Ukrainian forces from the Kursk region, aiming to regain territory lost since August. This offensive coincides with Russia's ongoing advance in eastern Ukraine.
- What are the reported casualties and damage from recent Russian attacks in Ukraine?
- Russian attacks in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region resulted in two deaths and at least 19 injuries, with more people potentially trapped under rubble. A missile strike on a Kryvyi Rih residential building also caused injuries and damage.
- What did the Kremlin say regarding a potential conversation between Putin and Trump on the Ukraine war?
- The Kremlin denied reports that President Putin spoke with Donald Trump about the Ukraine war, stating that there are no concrete plans for contact. They also suggested European powers are nervous about Trump's presidency and any potential shifts in the conflict.