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Russian blame game heats up as Ukraine’s special military operation riles Putin
It is Kyiv's most significant incursion into Russian territory since Moscow's full-scale invasion began in 2022, providing a significant morale boost to Ukraine and its Western allies — and concerns inside the Kremlin. “Now it is clear why the Kyiv …