The Reason for a Second Kursk Offensive

It’s a bargaining chip ahead of potential peace talks.

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By Andrew Davidson Ukrainian forces have launched another offensive in Russia’s Kursk region following their initial assault that began last year inside Russia. Back in August, Ukraine launched an unexpected attack on the Russian territory. The purpose was to slow Russian advances in eastern Ukraine, from where troops would have to be pulled to counter […]

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