Ukraine news latest: Putin’s brutal forces launch new ‘offensive operation’ as Kyiv pleads for tanks to defeat Russia

RUSSIA has reportedly launched a fresh “offensive operation” in the Zaporizhia region as the west delays its decision to provide Ukraine with tanks. The Kremlin made its move on Saturday, as Russian forces attacked to gain “more advantageous lines and positions”, reports AFP News Agency. This comes as Volodymyr Zelensky’s adviser claimed the West’s “indecision” over sending extra weapons to Ukraine is “killing more of our people”. Many allies want to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, however, there have been claims that Germany is standing in the way. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz fears triggering World War Three if he pits the tanks against Vladimir Putin. Ukraine’s presidential adviser, Mykhailo Podolyak Tweeted: “Every day of delay is the death of Ukrainians.” Read our Ukraine war blog below for the latest news…