Russians preparing spring offensive in Donetsk region – Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited combat brigades in Donetsk region and reported that the Russians are preparing an offensive here in the spring.

"Today – Donetsk region, our land, our soldiers. The 28th brigade, the 100th, the 24th separate mechanized, the 36th marine brigade. I want to thank all of you, everyone who defends our state," Zelenskyy said in an address on Friday.

"Druzhkivka, Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, our other cities. The Russians are not giving up on war and here, in Donetsk region, they are preparing an offensive for the spring. It is important that our positions are strong," the president said.

He noted the importance of ensuring that the brigades are adequately supplied and that the defenders behave with dignity.

"And this is how our country, our diplomacy, our people will continue to behave. All our partners – in America, in Europe, wherever – should clearly understand that Putin, the Iranian regime, North Korea, Lukashenko and others like them are friends only in order to do what they want, as with our Donbass," he added.

The head of state said evil must be stopped, and Ukrainians are doing just that in Donbas.