White House: Russian Military Has Shifted Resources to Kursk Amid Ukrainian Offensive

It does not mean, however, that Putin ‘has given up military operations in the northeast part of Ukraine,’ a White House official said
White House: Russian Military Has Shifted Resources to Kursk Amid Ukrainian Offensive
John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications, speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington, on June 17, 2024. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Russia appears to have shifted some troops from Ukrainian areas to counter Kyiv’s offensive in the Kursk region, a top White House official said.

“It is apparent to us that Mr. Putin and the Russian military are diverting some resources, some units, towards the Kursk Oblast to ostensibly counter what the Ukrainians are doing,” National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told CNN Thursday.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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