Russia Recaptures Strategic Kupiansk City in Eastern Ukraine as War Developments Unfold

Nov 21, 2025 03:41 am CST

Russian forces have recaptured the strategic city of Kupiansk in eastern Ukraine's Kharkiv region, marking a significant setback for Ukrainian defenses. This development comes as Ukraine receives a controversial US peace proposal that reportedly aligns with Russia's territorial demands, while President Putin visits military command posts to receive frontline updates. The eastern railway hub of Kupiansk, once home to 55,000 people, has changed hands multiple times since Russia's 2022 offensive.