Reznikov: Russia can begin advancing in two directions before invasion anniversary 

It was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Oleksii Reznikov, during a BFMTV broadcast.

The minister called for new military aid to NATO countries.

"We cannot lose the initiative. Given that the Russians love symbols, they can try something for February 24. We do not underestimate our enemy," Reznikov emphasized.

The head of the Ministry of Defense told about the "500,000 Russian soldiers" mobilized by the Kremlin: "Officially, 300 000 people were mobilized, but we see the troops at the borders, and according to our estimates there are much more."

The armed forces of the Russian Federation can try to advance in two directions: "might be the East and might be the South," Reznikov believes.

• Previously, Bloomberg wrote that despite the fact the Russian army is losing in the war with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning a new offensive for February-March.

• Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of the NSDC of Ukraine, said that the Russians are preparing for a new wave of offensives in Ukraine for February 24, scouting Ukraine's defense capabilities. He emphasized that the authorities fully understand the threat of a repeated attack by Russian troops and are preparing vigorously.

• On February 1, Danilov stated: "The Russians are preparing a major escalation, and there is no definitive scenario for the next two or three weeks."