When President Vladimir Putin launched Russia’s so-called “special military operation” in Ukraine two-and-a-half years ago, he expected a speedy victory.

Not only did that not happen, but Ukraine has now brought the war home to Russia.

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The capital has faced one of its biggest drone attacks of the war – according to the mayor of Moscow.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region caught Russia by surprise.

Has Ukraine’s bold move put on hold discussions about a stalemate and possible negotiations involving concessions to Russia?

And if so, how will Moscow retaliate?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Hanna Shelest – Programme director of security studies at Ukrainian Prism, a Ukrainian foreign policy and security think tank

Theresa Fallon – Founder and director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies

Owen Matthews – Author of Overreach, a book about the origins of the war in Ukraine