Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukrainian forces in the east, with military officials reporting the country’s largest spike in combat engagements for 2025 so far. NATO officials have warned that Russia plans to increase its aggression ahead of upcoming talks.
US and Russian officials are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two nations. The increased military activity comes amid concerns about a potential new push by Moscow, with some warning of an “even stronger” conflict if diplomacy fails.
The situation remains tense, with Ukraine reporting multiple combat engagements and Russian forces continuing their assault on eastern territories.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russians-troops-sharply-stepped-up-attacks-ukrainian-forces-saturday-military-2025-02-16