Ukraine war: Kyiv says Russia planning major ground offensive in new year

President Zelensky and senior officials warn that Kyiv and its allies must guard against complacency.

By Marita MoloneyUkraine has accused Russia of planning a wide-ranging ground offensive for early in the new year, despite recent Russian military setbacks.

Western analysts say Russia's ability to conduct successful offensive ground operations is rapidly diminishing. "The second part of the mobilisation, 150,000 approximately... do a minimum of three months to prepare. It means they are trying to start the next wave of the offensive probably in February, like last year. That's their plan,"

"The Russians are preparing some 200,000 fresh troops. I have no doubt they will have another go at Kyiv," said General Zaluzhny, the head of Ukraine's armed forces.

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