EU Endorses Ukraine's Offensive in Kursk Region

In recent developments, Ukraine has launched a significant incursion into Russia's Kursk region, capturing over 1,150 square kilometers of territory and establishing a military field office. Russian officials have accused NATO and the US of being complicit in planning this attack, although the US denies prior knowledge. The offensive has garnered support from European leaders, with Finland and Estonia openly endorsing Ukraine's right to self-defense, while EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell affirmed the bloc's full backing of Ukraine's actions. Despite initial gains, Ukrainian forces are reportedly facing heavy casualties and Russian reinforcements have begun to push back. Meanwhile, in Bangladesh, protests erupted against supporters of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, culminating in violent clashes and the torching of a museum commemorating her father's assassination. Hasina, now in exile, had previously designated August 15 as a national mourning day, a decision reversed by the interim government.