Putin Lashes Out As Ukraine Attempts Incursion Into Russia’s Kursk Amid War; ‘Major Provocation…’

Tensions escalated at the Ukraine-Russia border as Ukraine's surprise incursion into Russia's Kursk region continued into its second day. Reports suggested that Ukrainian forces advanced up to 15 km from the border, approaching a major gas hub, while other sources indicated movements northward from the border village of Sverdlikovo. In response, Vladimir Putin convened a meeting with top defense and law enforcement officials to address the ongoing situation.