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Russia says it has taken back major chunk of Kursk region from Ukrainian forces • Feb. 20, 2025, 6:19 AM ET (Reuters)
Russia says it will never swap Ukrainian territory for Kyiv-held parts of Kursk region • Feb. 12, 2025, 2:50 AM ET (Reuters)
Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia's Kursk region • Feb. 9, 2025, 2:06 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
VOA Russian: Momentum lost for North Korean troops in Russia • Feb. 7, 2025, 3:56 AM ET (Voice of America English News)
Russia and Ukraine trade blame over attack on boarding school in Russia's Kursk region • Feb. 4, 2025, 3:09 AM ET (Voice of America English News)

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