When President Vladimir Putin launched Russia’s so-called ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine two-and-a-half years ago, he expected a speedy victory. Not only did that not happen – but Ukraine has now brought the war home to Russia. The capital has faced one of its biggest drone attacks of the war – according to the mayor of Moscow. And Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region caught Russia by surprise. Has Ukraine’s bold move put on hold discussions about a stalemate and possible negotiations involving concessions to Russia? And if so, how will Moscow retaliate?