Why Ukraine’s Invasion Strategy Poses a Difficult Political Problem for Moscow

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We are starting to see that Ukraine’s invasion of Russia is no half-hearted raid: it intends to cause some serious damage. Today, we look at why Ukraine might have chosen Kursk as the target, the dilemma the Kremlin now faces in choosing a response, and some diversions into the world of nuclear power plants.

0:00 Update on Kursk Offensive
1:49 Is Ukraine Aiming for a Nuclear Power Plant?
6:21 The Kremlin’s Deployment Dilemma
13:00 What Made Kursk Special?
15:22 The Russian Military’s Upcoming Challenges

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