Confused messaging from leaders as Kremlin attempts to play down significance of events
Russian authorities are scrambling to bring the situation in Kursk under control, a week after Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack in the region that has left a swathe of Russian territory under Kyiv’s control.
Ukrainian forces were still in control of numerous settlements, however, leaving the Kremlin attempting to play down the significance of the events. Ukraine has launched raids into Russian territory before, but they have been brief and appeared largely designed to have a psychological effect. This assault, with the sustained seizure of territory, is different. But Vladimir Putin, in his public comments, has been keen to play down the significance what has been the biggest incursion of foreign troops into Russia since the second world war.
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