In Russia, it is considering an option with the offensive, encirclement and elimination of the Ukrainian group of forces in Donbass.

Ukraine is ready for such a development of events since 2017, the commander of the JFO, Alexander Pavlyuk, said in an interview with Radio Liberty..

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In a head-on attack, the Russian armed forces will suffer huge losses, the commander said..

" Therefore, we take this issue into account, strengthen the relevant areas, study the deployment of our reserves at the appropriate lines.. We are working in this direction too "

He also stressed that any development of events can be expected from the enemy at any moment, even inadequate..

Pavlyuk clarified that combat drones "

" For reconnaissance, observation of enemy activities. They are trying to counteract the Bayraktar, but now all the units that we have in service are successfully completing the tasks, "

Thanks to these drones, the Ukrainian side studied all enemy objects, its positions, warehouses and accumulations of equipment.. With the advent of "

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Also, the Joint Forces, if necessary, are ready to use the Javelin anti-tank systems..

Pavlyuk was asked whether the Javelins are being used in Donbass, because the Rada and the Main Intelligence Directorate confirm this fact, and the OOS command denies.

" If anyone wants to comment on our actions, we cannot prohibit. Yes, we are staffed with Javelins. The unit is constantly exploring options for action in the most threatening areas. If necessary, we are ready to apply, and you hear everything else in the comments of people who think that they have the right to comment on our actions, "

Earlier, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that the EU Council had decided to provide Ukraine with 31 million euros to strengthen defense capabilities within the framework of the newly created European Fund for Peace.

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