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Russia Prepares Major Offensive Amid Stalled Peace Talks

5/16/2025

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Ukrainian intelligence reveals that Russia is gearing up for a significant summer offensive, even as peace talks continue. Andriy Kovalenko cautions that Russia seeks to exploit negotiations while ramping up military aggression. Meanwhile, the EU's new sanctions, though a show of determination, are deemed inadequate, leaving both sides doubtful about the sincerity of peace efforts.

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Ukrainian intelligence reveals that Russia is gearing up for a significant summer offensive, even as peace talks continue. Andriy Kovalenko cautions that Russia seeks to exploit negotiations while ramping up military aggression. Meanwhile, the EU's new sanctions, though a show of determination, are deemed inadequate, leaving both sides doubtful about the sincerity of peace efforts.