Zelensky denies Ukrainian troop encirclement in Kursk region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denied claims that Russian forces have encircled Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region. He accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of lying about the situation, stating that Ukrainian units have successfully regrouped. Zelensky's comments come after Putin claimed that Russian forces had isolated Ukrainian troops, stating they had no escape options. Former US President Donald Trump echoed these claims, suggesting Ukrainian soldiers were in a vulnerable position. Independent analysts and Ukraine's military have disputed the encirclement claims, stating there is no evidence to support them. The Institute for the Study of War noted that reports of encirclement are likely fabricated for political purposes.