Russia is radicalising its citizens for summer offensive in Ukraine, says report warning of escalation of war

Beyond this short-term objective in the east of Ukraine, Nick Reynolds, a research analyst for land warfare at Rusi and co-author of the report, said the trajectory of Russia’s rhetoric and operations pointed towards a summer offensive. He said Victory Day could be used to mobilise a larger fighting force, which means Russia would need to retain its latest round of conscripts and call up reserves.