Ukraine war: Russia gets key bargaining chip as US calls for truce

Russian forces have regained control of Sudzha in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces. This follows President Vladimir Putin’s visit, advocating for swift liberation, and coincides with U.S.-Ukrainian ceasefire talks. The regainment threatens Ukraine’s bargaining position amid ongoing negotiations.

​Russian forces have regained control of Sudzha in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces. This follows President Vladimir Putin’s visit, advocating for swift liberation, and coincides with U.S.-Ukrainian ceasefire talks. The regainment threatens Ukraine’s bargaining position amid ongoing negotiations.