The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies say Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia is a significant achievement that could change the narrative of the grinding war.

The five officers of Russia’s GRU military intelligence service have been indicted for WhisperGate attacks and other activities meant to set the stage for Russia’s invasion and to deter allies from coming to Ukraine’s aid.

LONDON (AP) — The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies said Saturday that Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia is a significant achievement that could change the narrative of the grinding two-and-a-half-year war, as they urged Kyiv’s allies not to be held back by Russian threats of escalation.