Putin visited the Kursk region after its liberation. What the world's media is writing

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a trip to the Kursk region for the first time after he announced its liberation from Ukrainian troops. He met with volunteers and focused on the monuments destroyed during the attack. What the world's media write about the visit is in the Izvestia digest.

CNN: Putin meets with volunteers in Kursk region

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region for the first time since Moscow declared full restoration of control over the region after the invasion of Ukrainian troops last year. He met with the leadership of the city of Kurchatov and visited the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.

Last month, Putin said that Russian troops had recaptured the Kursk region, and said that North Korean soldiers had taken part in battles to retake territories in the region. Kiev insists that its troops are fighting fiercely to maintain their positions in the area.

Associated Press: Putin supports the idea of monthly payments to displaced persons

On May 20, Putin visited the Kursk region on the border with Ukraine. He visited the Kursk NPP-2, the construction of which has not yet been completed, and spoke at a closed meeting with volunteers. He also informed Acting Governor Alexander Khinstein that the Kremlin supports the idea of continuing monthly payments to displaced families who are unable to return to their homes for the time being.

Ukrainian forces made a surprise invasion of the Kursk region in August 2024 in the largest cross-border raid by Kiev forces before being driven out by Russian forces nine months later. Ukraine has not confirmed its expulsion from the area.

Turkiye Haber Kanalı: Putin left a critical message

Putin traveled to the Kursk region, which had been cleared of armed groups linked to Ukraine, to conduct field inspections and meetings with the public. According to a Kremlin statement, Putin met with volunteer groups in the region and thanked them for their support. During the visit, the focus was on the recently completed counter-terrorism operations.

Speaking about the ongoing conflicts on the border, Putin said that the decisive factor is a person's desire to fulfill his duty to the country. He stated that success can be achieved through a person's inner determination that goes beyond technical capabilities.

New tasks: how the Russian Armed Forces will act after the liberation of the Kursk region

According to the Russian president, conditions have now appeared for further successful actions by our troops in other sectors of the front.

Commonspace: Kiev intended to use the Kursk region as a bargaining chip in the negotiations

Last August, Ukraine launched a shocking invasion of the Kursk region, quickly seizing territory, marking the first land invasion of Russia by a foreign power since World War II. Since then, Russia, with the support of North Korean soldiers, has fought to oust Ukrainian troops from its borders, while Kiev has invested precious resources in holding territory there, intending to use it as a key bargaining chip in any peace talks.

Last week, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky said that Kiev continues to conduct a ground operation in Russia. At the same time, US President Donald Trump said that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to start negotiations on a cease-fire after he had spoken with Putin on the phone for more than two hours.