US President Donald Trump recently claimed that thousands of Ukrainian troops are completely surrounded by the Russian military in Kursk Oblast. However, this statement is largely false and contradicts information from multiple sources.
According to analysis groups like Frontelligence Insight, founded by Tatarigami, there are no encircled Ukrainian troops in Kursk. The Ukrainian forces had invaded the area six months ago but were forced to retreat after a devastating drone attack on their supply line.
In fact, Ukrainian survivors left behind some heavy equipment and preserved thousands of lives during their evacuation. Trump’s statement is seen as a misrepresentation of the situation, mirroring Putin’s claim about potential ceasefire negotiations.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on basic terms for a 30-day ceasefire, which must be accepted by Moscow in order to proceed. Trump has made informal talks with Putin appear more successful than they actually are, framing discussions around the false claim that Russia is holding Ukrainian troops hostage.
Experts advise relying on intelligence rather than Putin’s word when assessing the situation. This incident highlights the need for accurate and reliable information in international diplomacy.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2025/03/14/no-russia-has-not-surrounded-thousands-of-ukrainian-troops-in-kursk