Umerov revealed Russia's true plans for northern Ukraine

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said this in an interview with Reuters.

"The goal of the Russians is to open a new front in the north to start using all their manpower and firepower against us," Umerov said.

He says that the Russian invaders continue to pursue their goal of destroying the Ukrainian nation.

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