Ukraine news latest — Putin ‘plotting to launch wave of attacks’ in New Year despite Russia deaths passing 100,000

RUSSIA could be preparing a “large offensive” as Vladimir Putin looks “to conquer all of Ukraine” – despite heavy battlefield losses. Ukraine’s foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, warned Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could launch a massive offensive come January, as the bloodthirsty leader looks to “leave millions without power.” Mr Kuleba said: “I think the Russian capability to conduct an offensive, maybe a large offensive, may be restored somewhere by the end of January, February. That’s what they’re trying to do. And we, of course, do everything possible to prevent it from happening. He added: “No one should be fooled. Russia has not changed its ultimatums and still wants to conquer all of Ukraine. What they want right now is not peace, but a pause in aggression to continue it later. We will not play this game.” It comes as Russia has lost an eye-watering 100,000 troops in the Ukraine war – including 12 ships, 70 helicopters, 4,500 armoured vehicles and 600 artillery systems as part of the nations losses. Read our Ukraine-Russia live blog below for the latest news…