Putin’s visit to Kursk is critical to understand his narrative of the war. Here’s why
Two days after his trip to Kursk, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday his forces had started building a “security buffer zone” along the border between Russia-Ukraine, raising fears of a new Russian offensive. But as Russia continues to sidestep Western calls for a ceasefire, Putin’s choreographed visit also reveals the lengths the Kremlin is going to, to justify this war.
