Accordingto the head of Ukraine's military intelligence, the russian federation "is now completely at a dead end" having suffered very significant losses, and, in his opinion, the kremlin has decided to announce another mobilization of conscripts.

Regarding Ukraine, Major General Kyrylo Budanov said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine still lack the resources to move forward in many areas.

"We cannot defeat them in all directions comprehensively. Neither can they," he explained. "We are very much looking forward to new weapons supplies, and to the arrival of more advanced weapons."

The Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine also noted that russian servicemen's maneuvers in belarus are being conducted with the aim to divert Ukrainian troops from the battlefields in the south and Donbas.

"As of now, I don't see any signs of preparations for an invasion of Kyiv or northern areas from belarus. president lukashenko is taking all steps to prevent a disaster for his country," he underscored.