Putin struggles with deep incursion as Kremlin ignored warning signs | Tom Ball

"Moscow was certainly wrong-footed by this incursion."

Reporter for the Times, Tom Ball, examines Putin's response to the Ukrainian incursion, which is now in its fourth day since entering Kursk.

[ranbirsohal]

I think this war would have been over if weapons got there quickly with no restrictions on Ukraine.

[peacemyheart]

I think this is a brilliant move by Ukraine. Russia thinks Ukrainian cannot fight on Russian soil due to their agreement with the West.

[julianniemeyer]

er, um, er, um - please - give him the questions in advance so he can answer without having to think

[clonedragon]

unfortunate 'umms'
but to comment, I hope this doesn't distract from the point of the interview

[barclaysands]

Ummm. Remove that from your vocabulary.

[MolsonCnM]

I can barely follow this guy... umm... erm... urm.... why is he being interviewed?

[fastair]

How many ums and erms Jesus. Lost count at 500

[poxyrob]

I wish he would stop saying 'umm'

[peterruyter]

This guy needs speaking lessons he is articulating very bad and that makes him not easy to understand while the lady shows how it should be done in a good matter!

[JustinTimeEnglishClip]

Thank you so much for your information on this.

[chrisgale]

Can we contact the Guinness Book of Records for the most ummms in 11 mins?

[ranbirsohal]

I wish the US did not restrict Ukraine on weapon usage.

[danbates]

It is hard work listening to this guy... he is half asleep 😴

[billhowden]

jeez, the umming, and pausing makes it impossible to listen to without losing your patience. Give your pundits some coaching.

[sagdjim]

When you start a war you can expect to be invaded in return. Surprise!

[philcollinson]

I couldn't watch this to the end sadly...that guy was driving me mad.

[bigdada]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine. 🙏🙏☮🍀💛💙

[vortigern]

Would it be to much trouble to wake this guy up for this interview.🙃

[colmfarrell]

Definately a writing reporter, not a radio reporter! The interview could have been half the length if he left out all the ums and ems.

[johnsmith]

Anyone think we could see Russians against Putin join Ukraine fighters in Kursk. What happened to the group of Russians fighting in Belgorod are they still around.