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This article argues the incursion is a big morale boost for a war-weary population, aiming to show Russians that the war has consequences for them too.Summary
- Strategic and symbolic shift could impact future negotiations.
- 1000 square kilometres and 70 settlements captured.
- Advance reached 30 kilometres inside Russia.
- Potential leverage gained for future peace talks.
- Russia's disorganised military response reveals command confusion.
- Kremlin narratives undermined, challenging Putin's image of control.