Archive · 21 May 2025
Putin Visits Kursk Region After Expelling Ukrainian Forces
President Putin recently visited the Kursk region in Russia, bordering Ukraine, for the first time since Russian forces claimed to have pushed out Ukrainian troops.
Putin met with volunteers and inspected a nuclear power plant under construction, showing support.
Russia says they have full control, however, Ukrainian forces say that they are still fighting in the area.
The visit comes amid ongoing conflict and discussions about ceasefires, with both sides still active in the region.
Putin also backed continued financial aid for displaced families and a museum to honor local residents.
Overall, the visit shows Russia's attempts to assert control amid the ongoing war.
Putin visited Russia's Kursk region, bordering Ukraine, for the first time since Moscow claimed to have ousted Ukrainian forces.
The visit included meetings with volunteers and inspection of the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2.
Putin addressed volunteers, acknowledging their role during a difficult time for the region and country.
The trip comes after Russia said it had expelled Ukrainian troops from the area in late April 2024.
Despite Russia's claims, Ukraine's army says it continues active operations near the border.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- What
- Made first visit to Kursk region since ousting of Ukrainian forces.
- When
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- Where
- Kursk region, Russia
- Why
- To demonstrate control amid ongoing conflict and to show support.
Ukrainian Perspective
Russian Perspective
Territory Control
Ukrainian Perspective
Claims to still hold territory.
Russian Perspective
Kursk is under full control.
- Putin's Visit
- First visit since Ukrainian forces were ejected in April 2024
- Sites Visited
- Kurchatov city and Kursk Nuclear Power Plant-2
- Meetings
- Met with volunteers, some wearing "Z" and "V" symbols
- Kremlin Support
- Continued monthly payments to displaced families
- Additional Support
- Supported museum to honor defenders and residents
- Key Claim
- Russia claims to have ousted Ukrainian troops in late April 2024