Russia Summons U.S. Diplomat Over 'Provocative' Journalist Actions in Kursk Region
Russia summoned a senior U.S. diplomat, protesting the 'provocative actions' of American journalists in the Kursk region. The Foreign Ministry accused reporters from the Washington Post and CNN of illegally entering the area, asserting U.S. involvement in the conflict. Moscow vowed to prosecute the journalists.
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Russia summoned a senior U.S. diplomat on Tuesday to protest the 'provocative actions' of American journalists reporting from the Kursk region.
The Foreign Ministry informed U.S. Charge d'Affaires Stephanie Holmes that the reporters illegally crossed into the region, where Ukrainian forces had recently mounted an incursion. Moscow plans to prosecute them.
The accusations targeted journalists from the Washington Post and CNN who reported from Sudzha, a Russian border town currently controlled by Kyiv. The ministry claims their actions demonstrate direct U.S. involvement in the conflict. The media outlets and U.S. embassy in Moscow did not respond to requests for comments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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