The Perils of Ukraine's Counteroffensive in the War with Russia.

As Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive, Russia's frontlines appear to be in disarray due to local mismanagement, military infighting, and callous disregard. Russian troops have abandoned small towns and villages along the border as Ukrainian-backed insurgent groups carry out cross-border raids. The paramilitaries, including many Russians with far-right connections fighting against the Kremlin, have managed to capture and hold territory inside Russia. As the war threatens to come home for Russia, locals are growing desperate and calling for Putin-connected warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin to take over the defence of their cities.