On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a “special military operation” against Ukraine, marking the start of the biggest military offensive in Europe since World War II. One month on, Russia's invasion remains largely frustrated by the dogged resistance of Ukrainians, with no end in sight for a conflict that has killed thousands of people and displaced millions of civilians.
Despite the relentless shelling of a number of Ukrainian cities, Russia is still far from taking control of the country. FRANCE 24’s international affairs editor Philip Turle says there are a number of contributing factors that can explain why the invasion has not gone according to plan.
