The Armed Forces continue to take control of new settlements in Kurshchyna
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The Armed Forces continue to take control of new settlements in Kurshchyna

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The Ukrainian military continues to expand its control over the territory of the Kursk region in the course of a successful offensive.

Points of attention

  • The Ukrainian Armed Forces are expanding their control over the territory of Kurshchyna in a successful offensive.
  • Recent successes include the takeover of new settlements, the increase in territory covered by hostilities, and the destruction of a Russian military column in the Korenevoy region.
  • Western analysts like Julian Röpke provide insights into the advancements, such as the capture of Lyubimivka and Sverdlykovo, and proximity to Korenevoy and Martynivka.
  • Despite Russian efforts, the Ukrainian military continues to advance in the Kursk region, with no signs of halting their progress after more than a week of offensive operations.
  • The ongoing offensive showcases the determination and strategic effectiveness of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kurshchyna, with implications for the regional dynamics and the conflict at large.

What is known about the recent successes of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in advancing in Kurshchyna

According to RosZMI, since the beginning of the week, the territory of the Kursk region covered by hostilities has increased by 10%.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to expand the territory of its offensive to 1,150 square kilometers.

According to the analysts of the monitoring project DeepState, the area of the territory taken under the control of the Ukrainian military in Kurshchyna covers 507.76 square km, and the so-called "gray zone" is already 640.92 square km.

Currently, the Ukrainian military is probably conducting combat operations in the Korenevoy region.

In the area of this settlement, as reported, another military column of the criminal army of the Russian Federation was destroyed.

The Armed Forces continue their advance in the Kursk region
A column of equipment of the Russian army was broken in Kurshchyna

It is noted that the Russian occupiers probably repeated their mistake, which was near Rylsk.

The Russians complain that it is Korenevo that blocks the way to Rylsk, and after capturing Rylsk, Ukrainian forces "will immediately leave a bunch of border posts in that area without supplies and support."

Analysts write that the armed forces have recently advanced and are operating in Safonivka, which is 28 km from the border.

The Ministry of Defense of the aggressor countries also reported fighting near Kauchuk, which is northeast of Korenevo and 27 km from the border.

Russian military personnel also declare the transition to Ukrainian control of the village of Bondarivka, east of Suzhi.

What do Western analysts say about the advancement of the Armed Forces in Kurshchyna

According to Julian Röpke, an analyst of the German edition of Bild, in the last 2-3 days, in addition to the city of Suja, the Ukrainian military took control of the settlements of Lyubimivka and Sverdlykovo, and also came close to Korenevoy and Martynivka.

The Armed Forces continue their advance in the Kursk region
Map of fighting in Kurshchyna from Bild analyst Julian Röpke

The offensive of the Ukrainian army in the Kursk region continues. For more than a week, on the ninth day, Russia has not yet succeeded in stopping the advance of the Ukrainians, Ryopke emphasizes.

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The EU is going to impose tariffs on all agricultural products from Russia and Belarus

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The EU Permanent Representatives Committee at the level of ambassadors has agreed on a mandate for further negotiations with the European Parliament on the introduction of tariffs on agricultural products and fertilizers originating in Russia and Belarus in order to protect the EU market, reduce revenues in the Russian Federation and the Kremlin's ability to finance the continuation of the war against Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • The EU is implementing tariffs on agricultural products from Russia and Belarus to safeguard the EU market and diminish the Kremlin's financial support for the war in Ukraine.
  • These tariffs aim to reduce Russia's export revenues, limit its capability to fund the war against Ukraine, and enhance European industry development and self-sufficiency in the agricultural sector.
  • The introduction of tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers will gradually decrease European countries' reliance on imports and stimulate the local fertilizer industry.

EU ambassadors agree on new tariffs on agricultural products from Russia and Belarus

The Council of the EU has adopted a position for negotiations with the European Parliament on regulatory rules for the application of tariffs on remaining agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, as well as on certain nitrogen fertilizers. These tariffs are expected to reduce Russian export revenues and limit Russia's ability to finance an aggressive war against Ukraine, the report said.

As noted, earlier, in 2023, the EU had already introduced tariffs against certain types of agricultural products from Russia, in particular grains, but at that time these protective measures covered only 15 percent of Russian agricultural exports.

Once the new tariffs are introduced, all agricultural products originating from Russia will be subject to them.

This is a significant amount of money. For example, as of 2023, 25 percent of all fertilizer imports into the EU were from Russia — about 3.6 million tons, bringing in 1.28 billion euros for the Kremlin budget.

The new tariffs, agreed today by the EU Permanent Representatives Committee, will reduce European countries' dependence on agricultural imports from Russia and Belarus, stimulate the development of the European fertilizer industry, and ensure that Russia does not gain commercial advantages from continued exports to the EU.

At the same time, tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers will be introduced gradually, over three years, with simultaneous diversification of fertilizer supplies from third countries to ensure their availability for European farmers.

Once the European Parliament agrees to the proposed measures, the EU Council will be able to formally adopt the new regulatory rules by qualified majority.

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