‘Enemy is at the gate’: Has Zelenskyy walked into Putin’s ‘trap’?

Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region on August 6 marked the largest cross-border attack since World War II. Ukrainian forces captured over 80 settlements, disrupting Russian supply lines. President Zelenskyy stated the operation aimed to create a ‘buffer zone’ to prevent further attacks, significantly impacting the ongoing conflict’s dynamics. However, the long-term impact of Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region could be significant, but it remains uncertain.