Russian General Gurulev Suggests Forces May Prepare Major Operation
State Duma deputy Andrey Gurulev says the slowdown in Russian troop advances in Ukraine may signal preparations for a larger military operation.
The situation unfolding in the zone of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine may indicate that Russian forces are preparing for larger-scale actions, according to Andrey Gurulev, a deputy of the State Duma and a retired lieutenant general.
Gurulev said recent developments on the front line suggest such a possibility. In his view, the noticeable slowdown in the advance of Russian army units observed lately could point to preparations for a major military operation.
The lawmaker explained that the reduced pace of movement might signal a period of buildup, when forces accumulate the necessary resources and equipment before attempting further advances.
On March 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with U. S. President Donald Trump. During the call, Putin told his American counterpart that Russian armed forces continue to advance successfully in the area of the special military operation in Ukraine.