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Russia Preparing To Launch Fresh Attack On Ukraine With 2,00,000 Troops: Ukraine Army General

The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Army said that although he is confident that he could beat the Army, on the larger part, he would require resources.

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The commander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Army expects a fresh attack from Russian troops in the early months of 2023. 

In an interview with The Economist, General Valeriy Zaluzhny, said, "A very important strategic task is to create reserves and prepare for the war which may take place in February, at best in March, and at worst at the end of January."

"The Russians are preparing some 200,000 fresh troops. I have no doubt they will have another go at Kyiv. We have made all the calculations -- how many tanks, artillery we need and so on and so on."

The General said that although he is confident that he could beat the Army, on the larger part, he would require resources.

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Zaluzhy's statement comes hours after the European Union said it approved a new package of sanctions Thursday aimed at ramping up pressure on Russia for its war in Ukraine.

The package, whose details have not been revealed, was approved after days of deliberations during a meeting of the 27-nation bloc's ambassadors.

The Czech Republic, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU Council, said the package will be confirmed by written procedure on Friday. Details will then be published in the bloc's legal records.

The European Commission, the EU's executive branch, last week proposed travel bans and asset freezes on almost 200 more Russian officials and military officers as part of the new round of measures.

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The targets of the latest recommended sanctions included government ministers, lawmakers, regional governors and political parties.

In addition to sanctions on various entities, banks and individuals, including Russian President Vladimir Putin and members of his family, the EU previously approved an embargo on coal and seaborne oil imports in close concert with Western allies.

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