Russia has steadily been gaining new ground across the Donbas front. They did not pull any troops from their offensive to remove the Ukrainians from Kursk. It was a gamble that failed the Ukraine. You won't believe it until its over, by then it is too late. Western media isn't saying much, so what do think is happening between the few snippets of news you get?1. Ukraine has troops in Russia, taking the Kursk region.
2. Ukraine has the defensive advantage, attackers die at a much higher rate.
3. Sooner or later both sides will run out of troops.