Putin Visits Soldiers Engaged in Combat in the Kursk Region

In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first visit to soldiers involved in the ongoing conflict in the Kursk region since Ukraine's military actions began. This visit was reported by the Russian state news agency TASS. According to another state-run outlet, RIA Novosti, Russian forces have reportedly reclaimed over 1,100 square kilometers of territory in the Kursk area. Intense fighting continues as Russian troops aim to push Ukrainian forces out of the town of Sudzha, highlighting the ongoing tensions and military engagements in the region.