From: Transform Ukraine By Douglas Landro
As Ukrainian and American delegations prepare for critical negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces exploit intelligence blackout to threaten key Ukrainian positions in Kursk
Summary of the Day – March 10, 2025
Ukrainian officials entered today’s high-stakes talks with the United States carrying proposals for partial ceasefires and mineral deals, while simultaneously confronting a deteriorating battlefield situation in Russia’s Kursk Oblast. Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi confirmed reinforcements are being deployed, though insisted Ukrainian units are not currently under threat of encirclement despite recent Russian advances and the loss of crucial American intelligence support.
The diplomatic and military developments unfolded against the backdrop of reports that US President Donald Trump’s administration is exploring options to ease sanctions on Russia—including the oil price cap—as potential incentives for peace concessions. Meanwhile, pro-Russian far-right demonstrations in Romania turned violent after presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was barred from upcoming elections, highlighting the continuing influence of Russian-backed political movements across Europe.
“There is Currently No Threat”: Syrskyi Reinforces Kursk Positions
Ukrainian units are not currently under threat of encirclement in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi announced on March 10, contradicting earlier reports from Ukrainian soldiers deployed in the region who had warned of potential entrapment.
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