Alexei Dyumin

Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, asserts that the conflict with Russia is escalating with Ukrainian advancements in the Kursk region. Alexei Dyumin, recently appointed by Putin to oversee Kursk's defense, is discussed, revealing his intriguing background as a former bodyguard. David Knowles provides sharp insights on military tactics and the strategic significance of the situation, while further political implications and potential Russian espionage concerns near Finland are explored.