Deception and a Gamble: How Ukrainian Troops Invaded Russia
Briefly

Ukraine launched an audacious military offensive, planned and executed in secrecy, aiming to change the course of the war and challenge Russian troops' advancements in the east.
The Russian security state's failure to protect its citizens during the surprise attack questioned President Putin's regime and the social contract that allowed Russians to lead normal lives during conflicts.
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