Earlier in the Russian Federation announced a decision to “sharply reduce hostilities” in the Kiev and Chernihiv areas
Russia is beginning to withdraw some forces from Kiev. In the United States, this is seen as a major change in Moscow's strategy . CNN writes about this with reference to sources.
It is noted that Russian forces, which are now retreating in some areas in the north, may be concentrated in the south and east for further offensive. The United States is watching the movements, including how Russian battalion tactical groups leave the vicinity of Kiev.
Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry said it had decided to “sharply reduce hostilities” in the Kiev and Chernihiv areas. According to US intelligence, Russia may cover its retreat with air and artillery bombardment of the capital. U.S. officials warn that Russia can always turn around again if combat conditions allow.
Earlier, the head of the Central Intelligence Agency of Ukraine Kirill Budanov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin may try to impose a “Korean” scenario on Ukraine . According to him, after the failures near Kiev and the impossibility of overthrowing the central government of Ukraine, Putin is already changing the main operational directions – the South and the East.
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