In an interview with the BBC Ukraine section, the head of military intelligence Kyrylo Budanov said that Ukraine will face a difficult period in May and June, quoted by Ukrinform and BTA.
"Our estimates show that we will face a rather difficult situation in the near future. But we must know that it will not be catastrophic. There will be no Armageddon as many people try to claim. But there will be problems after mid-May," he noted.
When asked about the situation at the front, Budanov replied: "I am also talking about the front. This is a complex approach because the Russians will use a complex approach. They are conducting a complex operation. We won't talk about her for a long time, but she will have a difficult time. Mid-May, early June".
The political situation in the country will also worsen, according to the head of military intelligence.
The Institute for the Study of War predicts that in the coming weeks, Russian troops may step up offensive actions and missile and drone strikes pending the arrival of US military aid to Ukraine.