Gravitas | Putin’s Revenge: Russia marches into Pokrovsk, thwarts attacks in Kursk

Is Zelensky’s ambition in Kursk leaving East Ukraine vulnerable to the Russian onslaught? Despite Ukraine’s advancements into Russia’s Kursk, Kyiv’s forces are struggling to defend the strategic city of Pokrovsk as Russian troops steadily advance, now positioning themselves just 10 km (6 miles) from the city. Local Ukrainian authorities have described the situation as “extremely difficult.“ Zelensky has boldly stated that Ukraine’s Kursk offensive exposes Russia’s ’bluff’ about its so-called ’Red Lines’ in war. At the same time, Ukraine has urged its Western allies to lift restrictions on using NATO weapons in Russia. Tonight on #Gravitas, we ask who is truly ’bluffing’ in this war - Putin or Zelensky? #gravitas #russiaukrainewar #kursk About Channel: WION The World is One News examines global issues with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the news of the day. Our aim is to empower people to explore their world. With ou