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.

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    Holy hell. Now Trump is directly serving Russian propoganda. Time for some more treason charges and let’s make it stick this time.

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      Now? This has been true for about a decade; since he was activated 9-10 years ago. It just hasn’t always been as blatant.

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    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.

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    He did shit like this in his first term, too. The word of an autocrat he likes gets more weight than his own intelligence.

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    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 :-(