Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy

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  Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk as ‘terrorists’ ahead of US envoy’s Moscow visit – live

  Russian president makes threats in first visit since Ukrainian incursion as world waits for Kremlin’s reaction to ceasefire proposal. Trump hints at financial repercussions if Russia rejects ...
  
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  Putin Visits Kursk to Cheer Russian Troops Trying to Oust Ukraine

  The trip comes as President Trump looks to secure the Russian leader’s support for a 30-day cease-fire.
  
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  US team headed to Moscow for Ukraine talks as Putin visits Kursk

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  Trump says he's asked Putin to spare Ukrainian troops' lives

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• Putin visits Kursk as Russia pushes back Ukrainian troops in captured region

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• Ukraine tries to bolster troops in Kursk as Putin's forces advance

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  CBS News - 5d
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  Putin appears in Kursk, orders troops to expel Ukrainians

  Yahoo News - 3d
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  Putin, in No Hurry for Cease-Fire, Demands Ukrainian Concessions

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