Russia Claims Recapture of Strategic Town in Kursk Region

Ukraine faces setbacks as Russian forces retake Sudzha, with Moscow rejecting foreign troop involvement and proposing conditions for peace.

Russian forces report reclaiming the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, previously held by Ukraine for seven months, alongside other nearby areas.
Ukraine has not officially confirmed the loss but acknowledges tactical withdrawals to preserve soldiers' lives under increasing Russian pressure.
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk front, ordering the expulsion of remaining Ukrainian forces and hinting at further territorial advances.
The U.S. and Ukraine propose a 30-day ceasefire, with Ukraine signaling willingness to negotiate, while Russia remains noncommittal and outlines peace conditions.
European NATO members discuss potential military security guarantees for Ukraine, while Moscow warns against the deployment of foreign troops in the region.