A new Russian Federation offensive against Ukraine is one of the options under consideration by the Russian leadership and President Vladimir Putin personally. Ukraine urges not to give in to provocations, including in the information space.
This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba on the air of the TV channel "Ukraine 24". Whether Putin will activate the military option will depend on several factors, the minister believes.
"First: on Ukraine's strength, rest and stamina. The second: on the coordination and strength of the actions of our partners. We are working on both factors, and I urge everyone not to panic, but to remain vigilant and not to be influenced by any provocations, especially in the information space," Kuleba said.
Meanwhile, France is concerned about Russia's troop build-up along Ukraine's border. French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian warned Russia of dire consequences. This was reported by Bloomberg.
However, according to Le Drian, it is important to find "a way to work together," with Vladimir Putin's authoritarian leanings increasingly evident in recent months.
"Any violation of the border, any invasion will lead to extremely grave consequences," Le Drian said.In addition, according to the French Foreign Minister, Russia should use its influence to solve the migration crisis in Belarus.
Russia has concentrated more than 92,000 troops around the borders of Ukraine and is preparing for an attack in late January and early February. Possible scenarios of a Russian offensive were named.
