Why has Ukraine launched a military incursion into Russia now?

An expanding Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory forces Moscow to evacuate civilians. It's an embarrassment for President Vladimir Putin, and a morale-booster for Ukrainians. But why has Kyiv launched this operation now?  In this episode: Olesia HoriaInova, Co-founder, Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center. Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Russian Defence Analyst. Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Analyst, University of Bath.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook