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News •

Russia says it has retaken another village in the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:39 AM ET (ABC News (U.S.))
Ex-governor of Russia's Kursk region held over embezzlement of defence funds • Apr. 17, 2025, 3:44 AM ET (Reuters)
Russia Arrests Former Governor of Kursk Region • Apr. 16, 2025, 11:53 AM ET (New York Times)
Russia says it captures village in Ukraine's Sumy region • Apr. 10, 2025, 3:43 PM ET (Straits Times)
Russia says it is investigating eight civilian deaths during Ukrainian occupation of Kursk region • Apr. 9, 2025, 6:43 AM ET (Straits Times)

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