"The statements by representatives of (Russia) about the alleged end of combat operations in Kursk Oblast do not reflect the actual situation," Ukraine's General Staff said in a statement.

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine denied the statements of representatives of the aggressor country of russia about the alleged end of

Putin yesterday staged his first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed it expelled all Ukrainian forces from the region

During his visit on May 20, Putin met with municipal leaders from Kursk Oblast. Pavel Zolotarev, head of the Glushkovo district, requested Putin to create a "buffer zone" in Sumy Oblast. Putin inquired about the depth of this buffer zone,