"Russian Rebels Capture 25 Troops, Issue Ultimatum to Kremlin Amid Cross-Border Fighting"
TL;DR
Anti-Kremlin rebel groups from Ukraine have launched an incursion into Russia's Belgorod region, demanding a meeting with the governor to discuss a prisoner exchange. The Russian Volunteer Corps (RDK) released videos disputing Russian Ministry of Defense claims of their elimination and showing captured soldiers and equipment. The rebels aim to march on Moscow and liberate Russia from Putin, with their operation coinciding with Russian elections. Ukraine denies ordering the incursion, stating that the volunteer groups act autonomously on Russian territory.
Topics:worldinternational-relations#belgorod#international-relations#prisoner-exchange#russia#russian-volunteer-corps#ukraine
- Russian Rebels Issue Ultimatum to Kremlin With Prisoners of War Newsweek
- Belgorod, the city where the war in Ukraine came to Russia Reuters
- Putin rails against Ukraine as attacks mar Russian presidential election Al Jazeera English
- 'We Are Doing Nothing, Just Panicking' – Belgorod Resident Says as Cross-Border Fighting in Russia's West Continues Kyiv Post
- Anti-Kremlin militia claims to have captured 25 Russian troops Kyiv Independent
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