Putin ‘hardening his resolve to win’ even as Ukraine advances in Russia offensive: Analyst

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered his army to repel Ukrainian troops who have entered Russian territory. Authorities said about 120,000 people have been evacuated from the border region of Kursk. Kyiv launched a surprise offensive into Kursk last week, capturing over two dozen settlements in the most significant cross-border attack on Russian soil since World War II. Donald Jensen, senior advisor for Russia and Europe at the US Institute of Peace, tells CNA’s Asia First if Ukraine’s strategy is working. The former diplomat at US Embassy Moscow also gives his thoughts on what the incursion will have on Moscow’s efforts on other fronts. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia