Chances of new Russian offensive ‘very high’ as Putin sparks fears of joint invasion with Belarus
The boots are part of Military kits being issued by the UK to support those fighting on Ukraine’s frontline.
“Thus together, we will defeat evil and restore peace in Ukraine, Europe, and the world. Merry Christmas, friends!”Speaking yesterday, Pope Francis called for the end of the "senseless" war in Ukraine. The MoD said: “On 21 December, President Putin was presented with plans to expand the Russian military by around 30% to 1.5 million personnel. It isn’t clear when this level would be achieved.
“It remains unclear how Russia will find the recruits to complete such an expansion at a time when its forces are under unprecedented pressure in Ukraine.”Putin has claimed his brutal war in Ukraine is aiming to “unite the Russian people”. “In the Kherson direction, the opponent continues artillery shelling of settlements along the right bank of the Dnipro River”, the update said.
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