Fighting for Kursk: Russia's Push and Peace Talks

Russia is making big moves to get back all of its Kursk region from Ukraine. This is happening while big talks are going on between the U. S. and Russia about stopping the fighting. Russia's military said they took back two small towns near Sudzha, a big town in the area. Ukraine has not said anything about this yet. Russia's leader, Putin, has a message for Ukrainian soldiers in the region. He wants them to give up and says he will let them live if they do. This is not the first time he has said this. A spokesperson for the Kremlin, Peskov, repeated Putin's words on Saturday. This is a big deal because it shows that Russia is trying to end the fight without more bloodshed. The war in Ukraine has been going on for three years. It started when Russia invaded Ukraine. This is a big deal because it's one of the longest wars in recent history. It's also a big deal because it's happening in Europe, a place that has been mostly peaceful for a long time. Russia's push in Kursk comes after a surprise attack by Ukraine last summer. Ukraine took over Sudzha, but it looks like they might have left. This is a big deal because it shows that the war is still going on and that both sides are fighting hard. The talks between the U. S. and Russia are important. They could lead to a cease-fire, which would stop the fighting. But it's not clear if these talks will work. Russia and Ukraine have been fighting for a long time, and it's hard to see how they can stop. The war in Ukraine is a big deal. It's affecting people's lives and the world's politics. It's important to know what's happening and to think critically about it. This is a big deal because it's a big deal.