Putin calls on Ukraine army to surrender in Kursk region

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday called on Ukrainian troops fighting in the Kursk region to surrender, after US President Donald Trump urged Putin to "spare" the lives of Ukrainian soldiers.

"We are sympathetic to President Trump's call," Putin said in televised remarks. "If they lay down their arms and surrender, they will be guaranteed life and dignified treatment," Putin added, calling on Ukraine's leaders to issue an order to their troops to surrender.