Vladimir Putin's authority has long been founded on his image as an uncompromising defender of Russian security. Ukraine is changing that.
  • Ukraine knows how to exploit Russian President Vladimir Putin’s weak spots.
  • Its invasion of Kursk undermined Putin’s image as a strongman protector of Russian security.
  • The attacks have the potential to erode Russians’ support for Putin, an expert said.
  • ripcord@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    OK, but saying just “the war” would be pretty confusing since it’s missing the specific intended context for the thing/events being discussed.

      • candybrie@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        3 months ago

        I don’t think anyone here is disputing that it’s a war. They just want an acceptable, concise way to say “the part of the war where Ukraine brought the fighting into Russia.”