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Speedy Recovery Expected in Russia's Kursk Region as Situation Nears Resolution, Kremlin Says

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Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin appointed an acting governor to the region, who was dubbed by the Kremlin press office as a "crisis manager".
The situation in the Kursk region is nearing a resolution, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has told journalists.
“The situation [...] is close to being resolved. [...] This resolution will definitely occur, and the situation will normalize,” he emphasized.
Peskov added that rapid reconstruction of the region will be necessary afterward to ensure the return of residents.
According to him, the Kursk region required a crisis manager, and President Vladimir Putin believes that the newly appointed Acting Governor Alexander Khinshtein is better suited for this role.
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Responding to a question about whether the Kremlin had any grievances against the former regional head, Alexei Smirnov, Peskov stated, “It’s not about grievances; it’s about what needs to be done in this crisis.”
Peskov stressed that Khinshtein’s priorities will include restoring housing, utilities, the construction sector, and meeting residents’ essential needs.
On Thursday, Putin appointed Khinshtein by decree. This followed the acceptance of Smirnov’s resignation.
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