Vladimir Putin is seething over the Ukrainian blitz on Kursk, struggling to defend against the counter-invasion, with reports of intelligence warnings being dismissed. The surge has been a slap in the face for Putin as his war continues to stutter.
Key Points
Putin is struggling to defend against the Ukrainian counter-invasion
Intelligence warnings about the attack on Kursk were reportedly dismissed
Russian officials are scrambling for answers and blaming NATO and foreign involvement
Putin's war machine is rushing to halt further offensives