At the moment, the offensive operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine persists, but it is expected to be entirely exhausted at the beginning of spring, says the head of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine during a telethon. “Not yet (the situation on the front is not yet clear – ed.). Closer to spring. Now I can tell you that the offensive operation of the Russian Federation is currently ongoing,” stated Budanov. According to Budanov, the offensive commenced in November 2023 and has been in progress for two and a half months. The head of intelligenc…