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  Putin has narrow escape as Ukrainian drone targets his helicopter in Russia’s Kursk region

  World | May 25, 2025 18:15 IST

  Russian air defences reportedly intercepted a Ukrainian drone that targeted the flight path of President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter during a late-night visit to the border region of Kursk. According to Russian media and officials, the president escaped unhurt, and no damage was reported.

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  Russia says it has recaptured key town in Kursk region, as Trump presses for diplomatic end to war

  World | March 13, 2025 17:38 IST

  The renewed Russian military push and Putin's high-profile visit to his troops came as US President Donald Trump presses for a diplomatic end to the war.

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  Moscow is getting what it deserves: Ukraine launches counterattack in Russia's Kursk

  World | January 06, 2025 9:50 IST

  Ukraine has launched a counterattack in Kursk region what it calls 'surprise attacks' against the Russian forces. Last year, Russian forces had conducted an incursion into Kursk.

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  Joe Biden urges Ukraine to strike if North Korean troops enter territory amid rising tensions

  World | October 30, 2024 6:55 IST

  President Joe Biden called for Ukraine to respond decisively if North Korean troops enter its territory, following reports of North Korean military presence in Russia’s Kursk region. Biden emphasised the US’s support for Ukraine amid rising tensions and potential foreign intervention.

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  Russia starts major counteroffensive in Kursk border region weeks after Ukraine's daring incursion

  World | September 13, 2024 10:26 IST

  Russia's Defense Ministry announced that Moscow's forces had regained control of 10 settlements in Kursk, providing a list of the locations but not characterising the operations as a counter-offensive.

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  'Kursk provocation failed to stop Russia's Donetsk goal, ready for peace deal if Ukraine...': Putin

  World | September 02, 2024 16:25 IST

  Russian forces are advancing faster in eastern Ukraine than they have done for a long time, taking several square kilometres per day, President Vladimir Putin said on Monday as Moscow's forces tried to smash through a major Ukrainian defensive line.

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  Russia claims to destroy NATO weapon systems Abrams and HIMARS during Ukraine's Kursk incursion

  World | August 27, 2024 20:11 IST

  Russia has claimed to destroyed numerous NATO weapons systems like Abrams, HIMARS, Stryker, Challenger 2 and more. It had accused Ukraine of using weapons obtained from Western countries and warned of a 'World War III' if this continues.