A Tactical Disaster for Russias Military

Published: May 23, 2022, 9:45 a.m.

Three months since Russia\u2019s invasion of Ukraine, one of the biggest surprises has been the inability of the Russian military to achieve some of its basic goals. One clear example: A failed attempt to cross the Donets river in eastern Ukraine earlier this month left hundreds of Russian soldiers dead. Its aftermath is raising doubts in Russia, even among the military\u2019s most ardent supporters.\n\nGuest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.