Putin is preparing a new large-scale offensive in Ukraine in February or March – Bloomberg
At the same time, the dictator is preparing his country for a multi-year confrontation with the United States and its allies, although Russians are gradually beginning to open their eyes to the actions of the Kremlin.
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is preparing a new offensive in Ukraine, despite huge losses. American publication Bloomberg writes about it.
According to the publication, almost a year after the full-scale invasion, which was supposed to last several weeks, Putin is preparing a new offensive. According to people close to the Kremlin, a new offensive may begin as early as February or March.
The Kremlin is keen to demonstrate that its forces can regain the initiative after months of losing ground. Russia would also prefer that Kyiv and its allies agree to a certain truce that would leave the occupied territory under Russian control. Interlocutors of the publication say that Putin is still convinced that the involvement of more troops and the readiness to accept new victims will allow Russia to win.
It is noted that a new round of mobilization in Russia is possible already in the spring. At the same time, the Kremlin is increasingly subjecting the economy and Russian society to the needs of the war. Putin is disappointed with the way things are going, but is not ready to give up on his goals, which means the war will last longer, be bloodier and worse for everyone, the newspaper notes.
At the same time, American and European intelligence officials doubt that Russia has the resources for a new large-scale offensive, even after mobilizing hundreds of thousands of citizens. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s allies are ramping up arms shipments, preparing for the first delivery of armored vehicles and main battle tanks that could help Ukrainian forces break through Russian defenses. The publication notes that Ukraine is preparing to push back Russian troops and liberate its territories.
