Zelensky learned about Russia's plans for large-scale offensives

Russia, trying to buy time, is preparing for a new offensive, in particular in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions.

This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with Le Figaro.

"I can also confirm that Putin is trying to buy time and is preparing for a spring offensive. We see preparations for this upcoming operation. We have shared intelligence with our allies. We must look at the situation with wide eyes. Putin is preparing a new offensive, in particular in the Sumy region and Kharkiv region," the president said.

According to Zelensky, Putin wanted to launch an offensive eight months ago, but was prevented from doing so by the Kursk operation.

Earlier , the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine commented on the buildup of Russian forces on the eastern border .

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