Kursk Incursion: Implications and Effects

This chapter examines a recent military incursion into Russian territory involving Ukrainian forces and Russian defectors, focusing on the chaos it caused in Kursk and Belgorod. It highlights the disparity between the armed forces participating in the offensive and the struggling general Ukrainian army, along with NATO's role in testing military tactics in Ukraine. The analysis also covers the implications of civilian-targeted attacks, President Putin's response, and the shifting narratives for international support amidst the ongoing conflict.