About the unsettled situation in the West Russia writes the Washington Post. The daily wonders who will govern the region and, if so, when Moscow will oust the Ukrainians.
Pro-Kremlin political analyst Sergei Markov predicts that the current state of affairs it can take up to a year. The mere entry of Ukrainian forces into Kursk Oblast is considered a great challenge for Vladimir Putincomparable to the famous “march on Moscow” Wagnerists in June 2023.
Ukraine's attack. Operations in Kursk region
“The brazen occupation of territory by Ukrainian troops is unlikely to encourage Putin to compromise,” Markov said. Recall that the Russians announced the start of an anti-terrorist operation shortly after the attack.
The political analyst drew attention to Russian defense reaction. She, not expecting the blow, she was clearly surprised by the enemy's movement.
“Russian troops They are racing against timeto launch a counterattack before the Ukrainian brigades take up positions,” the Washington Post source said.
War in Ukraine. Kursk a bargaining chip?
Sergei Markov noted that Ukraine may treat the Kursk region as bargaining chip during possible peace negotiations.
According to the expert time is of the essence. Ukraine – in his opinion – has set itself the goal of taking over the region as soon as possible. If this is successful, while Russia is gathering reserves, they will already be building fortifications.
“WP” emphasizes that crossing the fortifications set up in the Donetsk and Kharkov regions has recently proven to be a difficult task for the Russian side.
Source: “Washington Post”
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