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The incursions into Russian territory might allow Ukraine to retake some territory as Moscow shifts its forces, but one expert argued the attack could strengthen Putin, too.

Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts

Ukraine pressed on with a major cross-border incursion into Russia on Friday, also launching a significant air attack on a Russian airfield hundreds of kilometres behind the front lines. More information with FRANCE 24 correspondent in Kramatorsk, Ukraine, Emmanuelle Chaze.

Ukraine presses on with offensive, hits Russian airbase

According to the Pentagon, the partnership between Iran and Russia is "deepening" after a visit between the nations pledging missile support over the weekend.

Pentagon says there is a 'deepening cooperation and relationship' between Russia and Iran

CBS News

The Russian military is scrambling to defend its own territory after Ukraine's shock assault inside Russia, as Ukrainian troops advanced into Russia's western Kursk region. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Kremlin struggles to respond to Ukraine's shock offensive inside Russia

Ukraine said Tuesday it would not hold on to Russian territory captured in its surprise cross-border incursion and offered to stop raids if Moscow agreed a "just peace". "The sooner Russia agrees to restore a just peace... the sooner the raids by the Ukrainian defences forces into Russia will stop," he told reporters.

Ukraine urges Russia to accept 'just peace' amid incursion

The Independent

 Volodymyr Zelensky has issued a warning to Russia as Ukraine continues its advance into the Russian border region of Kursk.Addressing the nation on Tuesday (13 August), President Zelensky revealed new discussions and legislative initiatives are being prepared for the month, which he says will “undoubtedly strengthen our state, our defense, and our society.”The Ukrainian president said: “The more the Russian military presence in the border area is destroyed, the closer peace and real security will be for our country.“The Russian state must be held accountable for what it has done.”

Zelensky issues warning to Russia as Ukraine forces continue advance into Kursk

NBC News

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that the Ukraine army’s incursion into the Kursk region, which has caused more than 100,000 civilians to flee, is an attempt by Kyiv to stop Moscow’s offensive in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region.

Putin says Ukraine's incursion into Kursk is an attempt to stop Moscow’s eastern offensive

Moscow (AFP) – Russia's prosecutor general on Monday said it had banned a foundation started by US film star George Clooney and his human rights lawyer wife Amal. "The activities of The Clooney Foundation for Justice are declared undesirable on the territory of our country," it said in a statement.

Russia bans Clooney Foundation

"There are some feeble signs that the Russian army is having to withdraw some of its troops", said Peter Zalmayev, Eurasia Democracy Initiative Director in Kyiv, Ukraine. "Not from the Donbas, where the hardest spots of the war are, but from Kharkiv; simply because Vladimir Putin lacks the sufficient force to protect its long borders, including with Ukraine.

'There are some feeble signs that the Russian army is [withdrawing] some of its troops'

Reuters

(Reuters) -President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukrainian forces captured more than 1,250 square km (480 square miles) in a "defensive operation" in Russia's Kursk region and urged allies to allow Western weapons strikes deep inside the country.

Zelenskiy: if Ukraine could strike deep in Russia, no need for Kursk incursion

Business Times

Ukrainian forces launched a surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk province, catching the Kremlin off-guard and prompting widespread panic among Russian officials and media. The bold move, which represents the first time Ukrainian regular forces have crossed into Russian territory, has sent shockwaves through Moscow, leading to an emergency response and raising questions about the stability of President Vladimir Putin's leadership.

Ukraine's Kursk Offensive Sparks Panic in Russia, Exposing Putin's Vulnerabilities

"We are achieving our goals," said president Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, as Ukrainian forces continued what Zelensky calls a "defensive" operation in Russia's southwest region of Kursk, capturing Russian personnel on the way. Russia accused Ukraine of destroying a third bridge in the area, which could hinder civilians' ability to evacuate and said peace talks are "not an option, right now."

Third bridge destroyed in Kursk region as Ukraine presses on in Russia

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Gaza Strip (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – As the sun sets over Gaza, displaced Palestinians in plastic tents are plunged into darkness, tormented by the buzzing of Israeli drones, constant artillery fire and fear they may not survive the night. "Mother, let me sleep in your arms, I don't want...

'Afraid to sleep': Nights bring fresh horrors in war-torn Gaza

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Russia declared a state of emergency in its western Kursk region amid an ongoing incursion by Ukrainian forces that has killed five civilians and injured 30 including six children, according to health officials.

Ukraine acknowledges Kursk incursion; Russia declares state of emergency

WashingtonExaminer

ZELENSKY: ‘REMOVE THE BARRIERS’: While Ukraine is fighting off a massive Russian effort to take the strategic crossroads of Pokrovsk on its eastern front in Donetsk, its counterattack in the Kursk region of Russia continues to gain ground against a largely ineffective Russian force comprised mostly of green conscripts, who are quick to flee or […]

US refusal to support Ukraine’s ‘take-the-war-to Russia’ strategy widens rift between Biden and Zelensky

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Ukraine's commander-in-chief said his forces were still advancing in Russia's Kursk region on Tuesday, capturing more territory.

Ukraine keeps gaining ground in its push into Russia, with 74 settlements under its control, commander says

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NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

POLITICO

"This really set Putin back on his heels," he said of Russia's president.

Ukraine's incursion into Russia could change everything, Mark Kelly says

The Hill

Russia has moved troops from the isolated European enclave Kaliningrad to the border region of Kursk to help defend against a Ukrainian incursion, according to Lithuania. “We are now seeing how they are redeploying their troops from Kaliningrad to Kursk,” Lithuanian Defense Minister Laurynas Kasčiūnas told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a Tuesday meeting.

Russia moving troops from Kaliningrad to Kursk to repel Ukraine attack, official says

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🔴 Live: Zelensky says Ukraine 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were \"strengthening\" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday his forces were "strengthening" their positions in Russia's Kursk region, where Kyiv has been mounting a major ground offensive. His...

🔴 Live: Zelensky says Ukraine 'strengthening' positions in Russia's Kursk region

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