Russia released Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, American businessman Paul Whelan and two others in a historic prisoner swap involving the United States, Germany and other countries. Russia released a total of 16 prisoners, while the U.S. and other countries released eight Russians. It was the largest prisoner swap since the Cold War.
Russia said Wednesday it was battling an unprecedented cross-border incursion from Ukrainian troops backed by armored vehicles and aerial support, a major offensive that left Moscow scrambling to reinforce the area. The attack has not been acknowledged by Ukraine but would mark a dramatic shift in strategy as its forces struggle to hold onto key territory on the front lines in the country’s east.
The influential “Two Majors” Telegram channel reported that Ukrainian troops had penetrated as far as 9 miles into the Kursk region and were present in 11 settlements. Others alleged that Ukraine was supplying fresh troops to the area of the breakthrough, with elite and well-trained divisions on standby. NBC News could not verify those reports.
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