A Ukrainian service member walks along fighting positions on the contact line with Russian-backed separatist rebels near the town of Avdiivka in Donetsk Region, Ukraine February 13, 2021. REUTERS/Oleksandr Klymenko/File Photo
RT: Russia says military action in Ukraine highly likely
The risk of an all-out armed conflict in south-eastern Ukraine is extremely high and is becoming a matter of grave concern for Russia, Moscow has cautioned, as international tensions heighten over the war-torn Donbass region.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that “the probability of hostilities in Ukraine is still high” when asked about the likelihood of a war in the country’s east.
“This is a matter of particular concern and worry for us,” he added.
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Kremlin Believes Ukraine Is Preparing To Launch A Major Offensive In The Coming Weeks Against Separatist Forces In The Donbass
Half of Ukraine’s army has now been deployed to Donbass – Moscow -- RT
Ukraine Pulling Armed Forces to Conflict Zone in Donbass, Moscow Warns -- Sputnik
Kremlin says probability of new conflict in east Ukraine still high -- Reuters
Kremlin claims Ukraine may try to win back rebel-controlled regions by force -- The Hill
Russia says Ukraine has deployed half its army – 125,000 troops – to conflict zone -- The Independent
Russia says Ukraine massing troops near separatist east -- CGTN