Russia is planning to launch two more major offensives after three failed campaigns this year, Volodymyr Zelensky has said.

The Ukrainian president made the comments to U.K. outlet Sky News, having previously said that Vladimir Putin had told U.S. officials he aims to capture the entire Donbas region by the end of the year.

Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment.

Why It Matters

Zelensky's comments that Russian forces are regrouping and rearming ready for a further push emphasize the need for Kyiv to continue to receive Western military and financial support.

What To Know

Speaking to Sky News, Zelensky said that Russian forces had faced significant manpower and equipment losses and had failed in three previous offensives.

Russia's offensive this summer h

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