Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of launching a major attack on Russian territory, allegedly to strengthen its position in potential peace talks. This has led to the evacuation of 180,000 people from the Kursk region. What Happened: Putin, in his most detailed public remarks on the incursion to date, suggested that Ukraine’s recent assault on Russian territory was aimed at improving Kyiv’s negotiating position ahead of possible peace talks and at slowing the advance of Russian forces, Reuters reported. The Ukrainian forces reportedly infiltrated the Russian border last Tues…
