Russian counter-offensive turns into a fiasco

Russia has launched a large-scale counter-offensive in the Kursk region, which has been partly under Ukrainian control since a surprise attack in early August. Vladimir Putin intends to arrive at the negotiating table from a position of strength before Donald Trump takes office. “It's a massive regrouping with probably a fifth of North Korean forces. Facing them, Ukrainian forces are estimated at around 10,000, with defensive positions prepared...