Putin’s initial war plan was based on quick conquest: rolling into Kyiv and establishing a puppet government, yet victory has remained elusive for Russia.
Ukrainians did not embrace the invasion as expected; they resisted fiercely, undermining Russian strategies and leading to unexpected successes for Kyiv.
In a surprising move, Ukraine executed a cross-border raid into Russia’s Kursk region, marking the first major foreign incursion since WWII, shattering Kremlin expectations.
Despite having a larger army, Russian forces have struggled against Ukraine's mobile tactics and advanced Western equipment during this ongoing conflict.
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