Summary
U.S. and European intelligence assessments contradict claims by both Trump and Putin that Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region are encircled.
Intelligence shared with the White House indicates Ukrainian troops face pressure but are not surrounded.
Despite this, Trump reiterated the encirclement claim in public statements and conversations with Putin.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy denied the claim, calling it misinformation. Analysts say Putin’s false narrative aims to pressure Ukraine into negotiations.
Intelligence shared with the White House indicates Ukrainian troops face pressure but are not surrounded.
Despite this, Trump reiterated the encirclement claim in public statements and conversations with Putin.
It would appear the Orange Felon lied again.
He parrotted russian talking points again without checking
No, no, the black sharpie on the maps clearly indicated encirclement. /s
Intelligence shared with White House
oof, not sure that’s a great idea Europe, anything you share with them will end up on Putin’s desk :-(
News flash: Russian propaganda lies. More news at ten.
Nice! Great time to go visit Ukraine Kursk region! See you there orange man!