Vladimir Putin has visited Kursk for the first time since his forces expelled most of Ukraine’s forces from the frontline region, in a show of confidence as Russia presses its advantage in the years-long invasion.
Russia’s president on Tuesday met Kursk’s governor, local politicians and volunteers helping civilians displaced by the fighting, according to footage published by the Kremlin on Wednesday. Moscow said last month it had retaken full control of the region — a claim denied by Ukraine, which first took parts of Kursk in August.
Putin last visited the border region in March, donning military fatigues for the only time since ordering the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and visiting a command post.
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