An expanding Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory forces Moscow to evacuate civilians. It's an embarrassment for President Vladimir Putin, and a morale-booster for Ukrainians. But why has Kyiv launched this operation now?

In this episode:

• Olesia HoriaInova, Co-founder, Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center.
• Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Russian Defence Analyst.
• Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Analyst, University of Bath.

Host: James Bays

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