Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks, according to Ukrainian officials and military analystsThe Russian army aims to strengthen the Kremlin’s position in potential ceasefire negotiations, the Associated Press reportedAnalysts and military commanders predict Russia will launch a multi-pronged offensive along the 1,000-kilometer frontline“They are preparing offensive actions on the front that should last from six to nine months, almost all of 2025,” a Ukrainian military expert said, AP reported 0:00 INTRO 2:49 HOW RUSSIA IS PLANNING TO ‘PRESSURE’ UKRAINE’S ARMY4:36 RUSSIA FIRES 170 DRONES IN OVERNIGHT ATTACK ON UKRAINE 7:02 ZELENSKY SAYS PUTIN'S UN GOVT PROPOSAL AIMS TO STALL PEACEn18oc_world n18oc_crux