Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have been escalating over the past few days as the two nations prepare to hold separate presidential elections. In a shocking turn of events, Ukrainian resistance forces blew up an office of Russian President Vladimir Putin's 'United Russia' party in the occupied southern Ukrainian city of Nova Kakhovka in Kherson region.

According to reports, the attack was carried out on Tuesday, which marked the first day of early voting in the presidential elections in hard-to-reach and remote settlements, including those located along the line of military contact. The National Resistance Center, an official body, stated that Ukrainian resistance forces blew up the office in order 'to stop the fake election process in the captured city' as preparations are underway for the Russian presidential elections in March.

Meanwhile, Russia has accused Ukraine of trying to sabotage the election sights on Tuesday. Marina Zakharova, the head of the Russian-appointed Electoral Commission of the Kherson region, said in a video message that 'as a result of a terrorist attack by Ukraine' in Nova Kakhovka 'the premises of precinct commissions were damaged.' The Center of National Resistance called on citizens of Ukraine who are currently residing on the occupied territories not to participate in the upcoming Russian election and warned that 'every collaborator who helps organize the 'election process' will be held accountable for their actions.'

The situation has led to a tense exchange between Russia and Western nations. French President Emmanuel Macron floated the possibility of sending European forces to Ukraine, but NATO and leaders from multiple countries have since denied any plans to deploy troops on the ground in Ukraine.

As the conflict continues to escalate, US President Joe Biden stressed the 'urgent' need for Ukraine aid before a meeting with top congressional leaders. His administration is pushing lawmakers to pass additional funding for Ukraine ahead of a partial government shutdown deadline this week.

In response to Macron's comments, a Kremlin spokesperson said that conflict between Russia and Western nations would be inevitable if NATO were to deploy troops in Ukraine. The situation remains volatile as both sides prepare for their respective elections, with no end in sight to the conflict.

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