Enemy preparing for hostilities, mobilizing forces - Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense

This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense Anna Maliar, who spoke at the Ukrainian telethon, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

"If we talk about the situation at the front in general, first of all, the front is huge, it’s 1,800 kilometers wide. As of now, the intensity of the enemy's offensive operations has been reduced, but in reality they are preparing to continue these actions. The Russian army is mobilizing its forces and personnel," Maliar said.

She noted that Russian troops have a problem with this, so they are turning to other countries and are also unfolding covert mobilization.

"But on the other hand, the bad news is that because they are doing it, it means they will continue the offensive. That is, our situation, despite the fact that we remain strong, is difficult, requiring some time and some effort from all of us. And we must keep this in mind," said the deputy defense minister.

On February 24, Russian President Putin announced the launch of a large-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops have been destroying key infrastructure and residential neighborhoods.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced.

Ukraine has officially filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation with the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague.