Washington predicts Russia’s offensive in Ukraine

In Washington, the strengthening of offensive operations of Russian troops in Ukraine in the coming weeks is predicting. The corresponding statement was made by a senior representative of the White House during a briefing on Wednesday, January 25.

“We expect Putin and the Russian military will try to start the offensive as soon as the weather improves,” the American official said.

Earlier on Wednesday it became known that Western countries will transfer hundreds of armored vehicles in the near future, including tanks. The United States in coordination with allies and partners intends to provide assistance to Ukraine in the long run. “This is not a struggle against Russia, this is a struggle for freedom,” the US president said. According to the owner of the White House, the United States strives to achieve settlement of a military conflict in Ukraine on fair and strong conditions.