**Ukraine-Russia Conflict Update: Moscow Issues Threats as Forces Increase for Kursk Counteroffensive** Recent developments in the Ukraine-Russia war have seen Moscow intensifying its rhetoric, with threats to "melt" Kyiv as it significantly boosts its military presence in preparation for a counteroffensive in the Kursk region. In related diplomatic discussions, no conclusive agreement was reached between UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden regarding the potential deployment of British Storm Shadow missiles by Ukraine. The situation remains fluid as both military and political maneuvers continue to unfold.