Putin’s Calculated Move in Kursk: A Precursor to Ceasefire Negotiations?
In a bold strategic maneuver that underscores the complexity of the ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark ultimatum to Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. With Moscow intensifying its counteroffensive to regain territories lost in previous engagements, Putin’s insistence on a military victory in Kursk appears designed to bolster Russia’s negotiating…