Russia Amasses 100,000 Troops Near Pokrovsk as Ukraine Seeks Diplomatic End

Russia has positioned approximately 100,000 troops near Pokrovsk, a strategic transportation hub in Ukraine's Donetsk region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This military buildup has raised concerns among Ukraine's allies that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be preparing for a significant offensive to capture remaining strongholds in the area. The concentration of forces appears to align with Russia's stated goal of controlling the entire Donbas region.