Posted on 04/23/2025 10:03:00 AM PDT by Navy Patriot
Russia has recaptured a monastery that was one of the last remaining Ukrainian positions in the Kursk region after a fierce 10-day battle.
Vladimir Putin’s forces are in control of the St Nicholas Belogorsky Monastery in the border village of Gornal, around a mile from Ukraine, state media reported.
It had been used as a base for as many as 300 Ukrainian soldiers trying to organise the defence of captured Russian territory.
Moscow’s troops managed to break the Ukrainian foothold at the historic landmark after fierce fighting in the area
The claimed Russian victory means Ukraine’s shock incursion into Russia’s southern Kursk region has all but come to an end after almost nine months.
Ukrainian, French, US and British officials will gather in London on Wednesday to discuss a US ceasefire proposal.
Donald Trump’s plan would see a pause in the fighting down the current lines of control, American recognition of Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and an easing of sanctions on Moscow.
Under the agreement, Russia would de facto seize control of around 20 per cent of Ukraine that it currently occupies. It would also spell an end to Ukraine’s ambitions to join Nato, the Western military alliance.
The ceasefire would be jointly monitored by Ukraine, Russia and a third non-Nato country, the New York Post reported.
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So the war is over, Russia has taken Ukraines capitol?
Does Ukraine still hold Russian territory? I thought they were driven out months ago.
“So the war is over, Russia has taken Ukraines capitol?”
Having lost Russian territory for over 9 months must be embarrassing to Putin.
And he is doing nothing about China taking territory on his eastern front.
Initial Deadline (October 1, 2024): Putin reportedly ordered the Russian military to push Ukrainian forces out of the Kursk region by October 1, 2024, according to RBC-Ukraine.
Later Reported Deadline (October 15, 2024): Some reports indicate a later deadline of October 15, 2024, for Russian forces to regain control of the Kursk region.
No Specific Timeline (December 2024): In December 2024, Putin declined to provide a specific timeline for when Ukrainian forces might be expelled from the Kursk region, citing operational security concerns.
I see no reason why Russia would even consider a cease fire. They should just take Ukraine and be done with it. Let the EU deal with it. Zelensky played FAFO with Trump. Now he will find out.
Ukraine’s capitol is a Tranny restroom at CIA, Langley Virginia.
LOL, so why was Putin so desperate to capture it?
Is Ukraine really out of Kursk now? Also what is happening with their recent incursions into Belgorod?
Of course the war is over. Has been over since July of 2023.
'Putin's already lost the war,' says Biden Le Monde, 14 July 2023Biden wraps European trip, declares Putin's "already lost the war" in Ukraine CBS, 13 July 2023.
Biden says Putin ‘already lost’ war in Ukraine, slams senator for ‘jeopardizing’ national security NBC News, 13 July 2023.
Biden: Putin Has Already Lost the War in Ukraine Bloomberg, 13 July 2023.
Joe Biden's last stop in Europe: President says Russia has already lost war in Ukraine USAToday, 13 July 2023.
“And he [Putin] is doing nothing about China taking territory on his eastern front.”
China taking Russian territory? Please tell us more.
Ukraine still holds a considerable sized pile of dead and wounded Uke Nazis, Uke Mercs, and Uke Human Rights Criminals destined to become Uke Fertilizer.
Also what is happening with their recent incursions into Belgorod
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The took some forests and two small border villages at Great costs
It stalled and now The Russians are slowly pushing them out
Last I heard only one village Remains
Isn’t it a war crime to use a religious place as a military fort?
So he could speak to you, personally.
“China taking Russian territory? Please tell us more.”
https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/russia-far-east/
Yep.
But its the Nazi Yookies. So whats new.
The war was over two years ago with Ukraine's failed summer offensive. They just won't admit it.
Yes, the Ukes excel in that area.
Wonderful request! Please tell us more. G. Lee's onto to something here!
To begin....
Russia Breaks Silence Over China Map Claiming Its Territory Newsweek, 1 September 2023Putin Powerless to Complain About China Claiming Russia Territory Newsweek, 20 August 2023
Ticking timebomb as Russia continues to occupy swathes of Chinese territory RFI (Radio France Internationale), 15/09/2022
'They will take it back!' China 'readying land grab' on Russia as Xi turns on Putin Daily Express, 28 April 2024
Maybe it's time for China to reclaim some stolen Russian land? The Hill, 13 September 2024
China is redefining its borders with its neighbors, including Russia Le Monde, 4 September 2023
Beijing's claims to Russian territories Taipei Times, 11 September 2024
China Eyes Russia's Far East as Putin's 'History Lesson' Backfires Newsweek, 13 February 2024
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