Putin will deliver major speech within days amid fears Russia is amassing fighter jets on Ukraine's border for major new offensive
Russia is expected to launch new offensive to mark anniversary of invasion
Putin will deliver his annual State of the Nation speech on February 21
Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual State of the Nation speech within days, amid warnings that Russia is amassing fighter jets on Ukraine's borders.
Oleksiy Danilov, Ukraine's chief of intelligence, said Moscow was gearing up towards a 'massive new attack' in just seven days time - to mark the anniversary of the Russian president's invasion, which was launched on February 24, 2022.
Ukrainian defenders are preparing to defend against a force that could consist of 400 fighter jets, 300 helicopters, 1,800 new tanks and 3,950 armoured vehicles, while it was reported this month that 500,000 Russian troops have been mobilised.
Danilov, Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security Council, said his country is 'ready' and will 'cope' if Putin orders the assault on February 23 or 24.
Putin will address politicians on February 21, just days before the new Russian onslaught is predicted to begin. But the Institute of the Study of War (ISW) said in its daily update on the war he is unlikely to publicly announce further escalation.
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