Zelensky says Russia preparing for new Ukraine offensives
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that Russia is not looking for peace in Ukraine. Instead, he warned that Moscow is preparing for new attacks, just before an important meeting between the Russian and US leaders.
'We see that the Russian army is not planning to end the war. On the contrary, they are making moves that show they are getting ready for new offensives,' Zelensky said in a statement shared on social media.
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