Russian forces are preparing to launch a new military offensive against Ukraine. Journalists have learned new details, the Associated Press reports. According to the outlet, by initiating a new offensive on Ukraine,

Russia is preparing a new offensive along the Ukrainian frontline to strengthen the Kremlin’s hand in ceasefire talks, Kyiv officials said.Ukrainian government and military analysts said Moscow was preparing for an assault along the 621-mile frontline in Sumy,

Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that Ukraine should be temporarily governed by the United Nations while it holds new elections. Speaking from a Russian nuclear submarine in Murmansk, Putin claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s leadership is not legitimate.