Russia's invading Ukraine has ruled out the possibility of a ceasefire over Christmas and New Year, and the Russian military is poised to continue its military operations.
On the other hand, the Ukrainian side has also increased its vigilance, saying that Russian forces may launch a large-scale attack early next year.
The Russian military is attacking Ukrainian energy-related facilities with missiles and drones, while the Ukrainian military continues to counterattack in the east and south.
In response to questions from reporters on the 14th, spokesman Peskov of the Russian presidential office denied the possibility of a ceasefire over Christmas and New Year, and the Russian military is ready to continue military operations.
In an interview with the British magazine The Economist on the 15th, Ukrainian military commander-in-chief Zarzhny said, "Our strategic task is to prepare for a possible war in February next year. At worst, it could be the end of January. A war may break out in the capital city of Kyiv or in Belarus, and we do not rule out the south."
"Russia's mobilization is working. We estimate that Russia has 1.2 to 1.5 million troops in reserve and is readying another 200,000 troops," he said. I was.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba also said on the 13th that "Russian forces will probably regain the ability to conduct large-scale attacks between the end of January and February next year." We are heightening our vigilance for the possibility of launching a large-scale attack.