Russia accumulates forces along entire front line - Serhiy Zgurets

He said this on the air of the "Espreso" TV channel.

"Putin is already hinting that it is necessary to negotiate, but not with Ukraine, but with the West. The goals of Russian aggression remain unchanged. Russian forces are accumulating along the entire front line. They are accumulating around Kupiansk. In the future, the northern direction may become dangerous, taking into account the formation of a group on the border of Russia to put pressure on the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kharkiv and Luhansk regions," noted Zgurets.

Expert claims, Russia is trying to threaten the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the direction of Svatove-Kreminna.

"As for good expectations from Kreminna, they are too optimistic at this time. Russia has moved a significant amount of forces there and is trying to hold Svatove and Kreminna. Although the Ukrainian Armed Forces are trying to reach Kreminna from three directions. The future of Kreminna will depend on the fate of Dibrova, which is located near Kamyanka. So far we have no confirmation that the Russian forces will withdraw from Svatove and Kreminna to Rubizhne. Russia is accumulating strength, positional battles continue there," noted Zgurets.

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