Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that’s not true

Putin claims Russian troops have surrounded 2 Ukrainian cities but Ukraine says that’s not true

Russian President Vladimir Putin. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed on Wednesday (October 30, 2025) that Russian troops have surrounded Ukrainian forces in two key eastern cities of Ukraine and offered to negotiate a deal for their surrender. Ukrainian military officials vigorously denied the claim. Mr. Putin, speaking at a meeting … Read more