Ukraine: The Latest
Russia surges to border in Kursk as Ukraine holds line in Donbas
Mar 7, 2025
Sir Bill Browder, head of the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign and author, teams up with Yulia Ziskina, a Senior Legal Fellow at Razom for Ukraine, to discuss critical topics regarding the use of frozen Russian assets. They advocate for redirecting these funds to strengthen Ukraine's defense and secure reparations. The conversation also touches on the urgent need for decisive political actions, the implications of U.S. intelligence withdrawal, and the broader geopolitical tensions stemming from Russia's military advances.
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Quick takeaways
- Russian forces are aggressively advancing in Kursk, threatening Ukrainian territorial integrity while Ukraine maintains some logistical control despite losses.
- Recent Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure following Zelensky's truce appeal reveal ongoing efforts to undermine Ukraine's economy and civilian morale.
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Escalation in the Kursk Region
Russian forces have intensified their military operations in the Kursk region, aiming to eliminate the remaining Ukrainian troops in that area. This campaign has allowed Russian troops to capture additional territory, extending their control further toward the Ukrainian border. Despite these gains, Ukrainian forces still retain logistics and fire control over parts of the land they've lost, though the situation remains precarious. The Kremlin's focus on this front underscores their desire to strengthen their military position as negotiations around peace talks loom.
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