This was stated by Foreign Ministry spokesman Oleg Nikolenko, according to "Ukrainian Truth"

"The statement of the President of Russia about the alleged preparation of Ukraine's" military operation "in Donbass is not true. Ukraine seeks only peace. "The constant efforts of the Ukrainian leadership to move away from the peace process, especially in the" Norman format ", clearly illustrate Ukraine's commitment to the political and diplomatic way of resolving the armed conflict", - Nikolenko said.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on Russia to focus on implementing the ceasefire agreements and ending the armed conflict in Donbas.

What is known

• During a press conference on Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine was allegedly preparing another "military operation in the Donbas". And the West is trying to force him not to interfere in advance and threatens sanctions.
• The North Atlantic Alliance called on Russia to withdraw its troops from the Ukrainian border on Christmas Eve (December 25) and reduce tensions in the region.
• The Guardian reports, citing British intelligence sources, that there are currently about 175,000 Russian servicemen near the Ukrainian border, and that Russia is considering three scenarios for a military offensive.

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