The Ukrainian Armed Forces have not withdrawn from Russia’s Kursk region, despite the looming threat of encirclement by Russian troops. According to a report by RBC-Ukraine , plans are in motion for a response to Russia's strategy, which aims to cut off the Sudzha-Sumy road and encircle Ukrainian forces. Insiders suggest that Ukrainian command is taking steps to stabilize the situation, planning counteractions to hinder Russian advances. The Russian strategy seeks to leverage the shrinking