Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine anticipated to deal with ‘Fortress Belt’ in Donetsk area

Russia’s spring offensive in Ukraine is predicted to deal with the so-called “Fortress Belt” ​of closely defended cities in Ukraine’s japanese Donetsk area, which Moscow has repeatedly demanded Kyiv relinquish in return for peace. Talking on FRANCE 24, retired Vice Admiral of the US Navy Robert B Murrett, says that the area is “a veritable freeway for any military that wished to conduct operations additional into Ukraine and past”.