Kursk offensive

The Kremlin is expected to leverage its strategic partnership with North Korea, established in June 2024, to deploy troops along its borders, signaling Russian President Vladimir Putin's intent to postpone mobilization for as long as possible.

In recent days, Ukrainian authorities have evacuated 535 individuals, including 143 children, from the border areas of the Sumy region, according to Ukrinform. A total of 36,800 people, including minors, were evacuated from 34 settlements both within and beyond the 5-kilometer zone along Ukraine's border with Russia.