Latest from Ukraine: Zelensky says Russia plans to 'turn the tide of war'

By Isabella Caminoto / 04/01/2023 / 1 minute reading

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia plans to call up more troops for a major new offensive. According to the Ukrainian leader, Vladimir Putin will launch another mass recruitment campaign for soldiers and intends to close the borders to prevent men from escaping the draft.

“We have no doubt that the current masters of Russia will throw everything they have and everyone they can muster to try to turn the tide of the war and at least delay its defeat,” he said. Zelensky in his nightly video on Tuesday (3).

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“We have to stop this Russian scenario. We are preparing for this. The terrorists must lose. Any attempt at your new offensive must fail.”

The Ministry of Defense of Russia said on Wednesday (4) that a missile attack on Sunday (01/01) – which killed at least 89 Russian soldiers – hit its target because they were using their cell phones. The use of banned phones allowed the enemy to locate their target, authorities said.

Russia said the main reason for the New Year's Day attack on the Ukrainian city of Makiivka, a humiliating display of its military failings, was the use of cellphones by Russian soldiers that enabled Ukrainian troops to find their location. https://t.co/WZWT8k96td
- The New York Times (@timestimes) January 4, 2023

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