"The nationalists have no chance. Their so-called "Offensive Guard" is waiting for a sad fate, "RIA Novosti quoted Sheremet as saying.
According to him, the offensive attempt will be a suicide for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
He spoke about the creation of a deep-layered defense line in the frontline regions.
The MP added that attempts to break through the Ukrainian troops will end in great losses for them.
Earlier, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are preparing a counteroffensive when the ground dries up after the spring rasputitsa. According to him, the formation of counter-shock corps is being completed in Ukraine.
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev, in turn, said that the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces is preparing its decisions in connection with the preparation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the offensive.