When President Vladimir Putin launched Russia's so-called 'special military operation' in Ukraine two-and-a-half years ago, he expected a speedy victory.
Not only did that not happen – but Ukraine has now brought the war home to Russia.
The capital has faced one of its biggest drone attacks of the war – according to the mayor of Moscow.
And Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region caught Russia by surprise.
Has Ukraine’s bold move put on hold discussions about a stalemate and possible negotiations involving concessions to Russia?
And if so, how will Moscow retaliate?
Presenter: James Bays
Guests
Hanna Shelest, Programme Director of Security Studies at Ukrainian Prism, a Ukrainian foreign policy and security think tank.
Theresa Fallon, founder and director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies.
Owen Matthews, author of 'Overreach' a book about the origins of the war in Ukraine.
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