6 Apr 2022

Ukrainian military warns Russia preparing for offensive in southeast Ukraine

From Morning Report, 8:47 am on 6 April 2022

Russian forces are preparing for an offensive in Ukraine's southeast, the Ukrainian military is warning.

It comes amid reports of civilians being abused, murdered and buried in mass graves.

New Zealand's Cabinet has so far opted against sending lethal aid to Ukraine, but has announced increased sanctions this week.

Massey University Centre for Defence and Security Studies Professor Rouben Azizian spoke to Corin Dann.