Russian invasion of Ukraine could enter horror new phase this weekend, US officials fear
dailystar.co.ukRussia may start moving forces back into Ukraine within the next couple of days, after retreating from Kyiv within the last two weeks.
The new offensive could begin before Russian troops have had a chance to regroup, NBC News reports. Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has previously warned of a new offensive approaching, telling reporters: "Ukraine won the battle for Kyiv.
Now, another battle is coming: the battle for Donbas.”It is predicted that Russian troops will try and encircle Ukrainian forces between Donbas and the rest of the country, a senior defence official said.Earlier this week it was reported that Putin's forces have already started moving weapons and equipment into western Russia, ready for the battle.
Meanwhile, Ukraine remains desperate for weapons - with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offering cargo planes to Western allies to assist them in sending supplies over.He said he had been frustrated by Western leaders asking repetitive questions about what weapons were needed.Zelenskyy told The Atlantic: "You have it and here it is; we know where it is stored.
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