Coverage dated March 12, 2025

Putin makes surprise visit to Kursk as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’

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By Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Russia’s occupied Kursk region on Wednesday, as the Kremlin considers a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with his troops closing in on Ukraine’s only territorial bargaining chip.

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Putin appears intent on retaking Kursk before revealing his response to US ceasefire proposal (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Daily on Defense: Putin consolidating gains, Witkoff on Moscow mission, Rubio faces angry G7 ministers, shutdown showdown moves to Senate, Gitmo migrant camp empty

  2. Local News 8

    Putin makes surprise visit to Kursk as Trump says peace is ‘up to Russia now’ (opens Local News 8)

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    By Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to Russia’s occupied Kursk region on Wednesday, as the Kremlin considers a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with his troops closing in on Ukraine’s only territorial bargaining chip.

  3. UPI

    In show of support and confidence, Putin makes surprise visit to Kursk (opens UPI)

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    President Vladimir Putin of Russia made a surprise visit late Wednesday to western Kursk and called for troops to rapidly expel occupying Ukrainian forces as U.S. officials head to Moscow.

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