The White House has been informed by US intelligence that the Russian military has not encircled Ukrainian forces in Kursk, contradicting claims made by President Vladimir Putin.
According to experts, Putin’s statement is considered misinformation. The assessment comes as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine and the international community seeks clarification on the situation on the ground.
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Erin Banco is a national security correspondent for Thomson Reuters, covering US intelligence and global military operations. A former national security reporter at POLITICO, Banco has extensive experience reporting from the Middle East region.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/intelligence-shared-with-white-house-shows-ukrainians-not-encircled-kursk-2025-03-20