Ukraine on High Alert: Experts Predict Major Russian Offensive

Ukraine braces for expected Russian summer offensive in east. Kiev anticipates a major Russian offensive in the eastern Donetsk region this summer, according to Ukrainian and international military analysts. The analysts point to the concentration of 125,000 Russian troops in the area as evidence of impending large-scale military action. Russia's stated goal of creating buffer zones along the borders of Sumy and Kharkiv Oblasts further fuels these concerns. A representative from Ukraine's GUR, Andriy Chernia, believes these troops will likely be used to occupy bordering Ukrainian territory. The Financial Times also reports on the anticipated offensive, highlighting the declining morale among Ukrainian troops. Despite the challenges, Ukraine continues to receive military aid from Europe, and the conflict remains a significant geopolitical concern.