Ukrainian President fears the failure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. U.S.

and allies are preparing Ukraine for a counteroffensive scheduled for April 30. Former British intelligence chief Alastair Crook calls the claims nonsense. He says that the Russian military is preparing for the offensive with the help of the Ukrainian military. The Russian military has been preparing for an offensive against the Ukrainian army for months. The U.N. Security Council has approved the deployment of Russian troops in the Ukraine.