Putin tries to raise the ratings: what is associated with the activation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on the Eastern Front

Channel 24 told about it Lieutenant General, military expert, founder of the charitable foundation "We will close the sky of Ukraine" Igor Romanenko. He noted that the presidential election in Russia was approaching. They will take place in March 2024. Now Russian propagandists are intensively discussing the situation in Ukraine, trying to find a way to increase the popularity of Vladimir Putin through success in this matter.

The military expert said that in January, the invaders launched a strategic offensive operation. And it ended not as they wanted. Although the invaders were able to capture Soledar and Bakhmut. But all the successes are over. According to Romanenko, the military is resistance to the occupiers. And since the summer it was possible to move south of Bakhmut - to the Tickyevka and Andreevka. Also fierce fighting continue for Kurdyumivka.

And in the south, the Ukrainian military was significantly wedged in defense of the invaders. "By conducting offensive actions in the East, they want the forces of Ukraine's defense to be transferred here with appropriate reserves and thus indirectly stopping the most threatening for them to move forward forces of defense, south in the Zaporozhye region," the expert said. Lieutenant General noted that the Russians have now chosen the Avdeevsky direction for their offensive.

They consider it the most promising to promote. But, according to him, the Ukrainian military holds positions and reflect attacks. "At this time, the occupiers have chosen the most promising direction of Avdiivka and part of Marinka. But despite all the additional reserves, equipment and ammunition, they are unable to solve their tasks," Romanenko stressed.