The use of North Korean troops will add a significant political dimension to the conflict, even if the military value is limited.
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The Russia-Ukraine conflict is a war of attrition, and most analyses have assumed that plays to Russia’s advantage. But that view disregards the importance of Ukrainian resolve and morale.
Putin could have used the Ukraine offensive into Kursk as an excuse to ramp up conscription.
From terrorist attacks to submarine disasters, Russia’s longtime leader has shown to be vulnerable in the face of crises.
This time it is Ukrainian troops that are on the offensive.
A selection of our coverage of the war in Ukraine from the past fortnight.
Ukraine’s incursion on to Russian soil puts Vladimir Putin under pressure and presents an opportunity for Kyiv’s western allies to call his bluff.
Ukraine has captured hundreds of square kilometres of Russia in a well-planned surprise attack.
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