Russian Forces Push to Encircle Ukrainian Troops in Kursk

Ukraine denies encirclement risk as Russian advances intensify, aided by North Korean troops and U.S. intelligence cutoff.

Russian forces have made significant gains in the Kursk region, recapturing several villages and advancing toward the Ukrainian-held town of Sudzha.
Ukraine's top general, Oleksandr Syrskyi, insists there is no threat of encirclement and claims Ukrainian forces are maneuvering to stronger defensive positions.
The suspension of U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine, following tensions between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, is believed to have weakened Ukraine's battlefield awareness.
North Korean troops have bolstered Russian efforts in Kursk, with thousands involved in recent fighting, leading to heavy casualties on both sides.
The U.S. and Ukraine are set to meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss potential ceasefire proposals, including aerial and naval truces, as Russia's advances complicate peace talks.