President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an evening video message commented on the message that the occupiers are preparing a new offensive in February.

According to him, the situation is difficult in the Donetsk region, fierce battles continue there..

" It is very difficult in the Donetsk region, fierce battles, but no matter how hard it is, no matter what the pressure, we must use and use every day and week to strengthen our defense at the front, to strengthen our international positions, increase pressure on Russia and give. We have no other alternative than to defend ourselves and win,"

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Zelensky also noted that the authorities are preparing new decisions and negotiations that should strengthen the soldiers, which should give Ukraine more international support, more weapons.. Both public and non-public formats of work are planned.

The Ministry of Defense confirmed that Russia is preparing an offensive of its troops in February. Military expert Agil Rustamzade believes that in the next 10 days at the front, the Russians will increase pressure on the Soledar-Bakhmut segment, using their reserves there.

The next Russian offensive will most likely take place not in the direction of the city of Zaporozhye, but in the Luhansk region. This forecast was made by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).