Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says nearly 15,000 Russian troops have died in Kursk

Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelenskyy reported nearly 15,000 Russian military casualties in Kursk after five months of conflict, emphasizing a strategically created buffer zone that hinders Russian advances towards Donetsk, Sumy, Kharkiv, or Zaporizhzia.

In contrast, Russia's defense ministry claims to have captured the town of Kurakhove, asserting this territorial acquisition will expedite their control over the wider Donetsk region, despite local military resistance targeting urban centers.

French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the necessity for Ukraine to engage in realistic territorial discussions, urging the U.S. to facilitate negotiations with Russia, stressing the importance of U.S. involvement in ensuring Ukraine's survival.

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