What led to Russia's move on Kharkiv? [Belgorod and Kursk attacks?] What led to Russia increasing it's missile attacks on rear areas? [Belgorod and Kursk attacks, increased attacks on Russian rear areas, no negotiation?]
You don't recall during Belgorod's March incursion, we had pro-Kyivs gloating about Russia's weakness: 'What is Putin going to do? Escalate?'
And now we should know, yes. Russia will continue to ramp it up. It won't get better without diplomacy.