The recent incursion of Ukrainian forces into Russian territory has shocked the world, marking the first time since World War II that a foreign army has been fighting inside Russia. Steve Rosenberg, Russia Correspondent, has been on the ground to witness the dramatic and unexpected developments in this ongoing conflict.
As Ukrainian forces continue to occupy the Kursk region, just south of Moscow, the Russian people are grappling with a range of emotions. In the small town of Aleksin, only 100 miles from the capital, residents express alarm and fatigue at the situation unfolding in their country. Many call for peace, but there is no consensus on how to achieve it.
While the Kremlin insists on calling the incursion a “special military operation” and now a “counter-terrorism operation,” ordinary Russians simply call it what it is: war. The official messaging from state media is met with skepticism and a desire for a resolution to the conflict through negotiations.
As President Putin vows to ‘force the enemy’ out of Russia, the Russian people are left wondering what the future holds. With conflicting views on how to end the conflict, the hope for peace remains uncertain. Stay tuned as Steve Rosenberg continues to report on this evolving situation from the front lines.
