Estonian Defense Minister says it may take another month for the counteroffensive to begin. He says rainy weather is the main obstacle to the start of the offensive.

The U.S. and allies are preparing Ukraine for a counteroffensive scheduled for April 30. The Russian Armed Forces are preparing for the offensive as well, the Defense Ministry said on April 19. The offensive is expected to last about a month, according to the Ministry of Defense. The Ukrainian army is preparing for an offensive in four directions, the ministry said.