The fight to control more than 500 sq km of land in western Russia became even more brutal in recent days as the Kremlin, ahead of possible negotiations with the incoming Trump administration to end the war,

EADaily, November 16th, 2024. Russia will not start negotiations with Kiev until it liberates the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It is reported by The Washington Post.

North Korea has so far sent more than 10,000 troops to fight alongside Putin’s army in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have occupied part of the border territory since a surprise incursion in August. In return, Russia is providing money and helping North Korea increase its capabilities.