Russia claimed Tuesday, February 7 the "
success
" of its recent offensive in eastern Ukraine, at a time when Kiev expects a Russian attack of magnitude and claims that the West increases tenfold and accelerates its military aid.
"
Currently, the fighting is successfully evolving in the areas
" of Bakhmout and Vougledar, said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, further warning the West against increasing its aid to Ukraine, which could "
lead to an unpredictable level of escalation
" of the conflict.
