Kursk Conundrum: Ukrainian Missteps and Russian Resilience

This chapter examines recent military developments in the Kursk region, focusing on the failed counterattacks by Ukrainian forces after redeploying their brigades. It critiques the strategic mistakes made by Ukrainian leadership, particularly in prioritizing media narratives over effective military strategies, which have contributed to a significant operational crisis. The analysis underscores the implications of these failures, both for Ukraine's military capabilities and the broader geopolitical landscape.