Russia plans to launch a new military offensive in Ukraine in the coming weeks to increase pressure on the country and strengthen its negotiating positions. This was reported by the Associated Press, writes UNN.
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In particular, according to Ukrainian officials, this move may give Putin every reason to postpone discussions on the cessation of hostilities. They also noted that Russia has no intention of conducting a meaningful dialogue to end the war.
According to analysts and military commanders, with the approach of the spring combat season, the Kremlin plans to conduct a multi-purpose across the 1,000-kilometer front line.
Two G7 diplomatic representatives agreed with the Ukrainian intelligence assessment that Russia is preparing for new offensives. Due to the fact that Russia has effectively rejected the US proposal for an immediate and complete cessation of hostilities for 30 days, and the possibility of a partial ceasefire on the Black Sea is in question after Kremlin negotiators put forward far-reaching conditions.
Ukrainian military commanders said that Russia has recently intensified attacks in order to improve its tactical positions before an expected larger offensive
"They need time until May, that's all," said Ukrainian military analyst Pavlo Narozhnyy.
Some commanders are concerned that Russia may transfer battle-hardened forces from the Kursk region to other areas in the east.
"They are preparing offensive actions on the front, which should last from six to nine months, almost the entire year of 2025," said Ukrainian military analyst Oleksiy Hetman.
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Earlier, UNN wrote that Zelenskyy stated that Putin is trying to buy time and is preparing for an offensive, in particular in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.