Russia's ejection of Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region ends the biggest incursion into Russian territory since World War Two, removing another barrier to a peace deal Moscow was reluctant to conclude with so many enemy troops on its soil.

The Russian armed forces will remain tied up on Ukraine for many years to come, even if a truce is reached soon, so the Europeans need to have time to develop their military power during this time. This was stated by a German military expert,

In a statement after Putin made the announcement, the Ukrainian military says their operation "in certain areas in the Kursk region continues." The statement by Ukraine says the s