Leaders of major European countries expressed serious concern about the possibility of a new Russian military attack during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to Bloomberg agency, at last week's Security Council meeting held in the French city of Toulon, representatives from Germany and France discussed in detail the gathering of Russian troops near Pokrovsk in the eastern part of Donetsk region. Zelenskyy also recently stated that Russia has directed nearly 100,000 military personnel to the front line around Pokrovsk.
Sources indicate that Moscow's forces have been attempting to besiege and gain control of this area for over a year. Capturing Pokrovsk could open the way for Russia to major centers such as Kramatorsk and Sloviansk, which is directly linked to the Kremlin's goal of establishing full dominance over Donetsk region, it is emphasized.
The article states that Russia's strong offensives carried out in the summer did not yield the expected results. Moscow's troops advanced slowly, occupying only 2,033 square kilometers in May and August, which constitutes just 0.3 percent of Ukraine's territory.
Therefore, as European leaders exchange views with Kyiv on security guarantees, the situation on the front and Russia's potential actions have become their main concern. It was noted that these issues are of significant importance for peace and stability in the region.
