Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday evening that Russia is preparing a large-scale offensive in the near future, according to a single source. The warning comes amid heightened tensions and follows previous Russian threats of massive strikes against Ukrainian military targets.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Saturday evening that Russia is preparing a large-scale offensive in the near future. The statement, reported by a single source, did not specify the expected timing or location of the operation.
The warning follows a series of escalating exchanges. Earlier this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov threatened massive strikes against Ukrainian military targets, saying 'words alone are insufficient' in response to Kyiv's actions. Zelensky himself has issued stark warnings in recent days, including telling Russia that 'if Ukraine burns, Moscow will burn too.'
The Ukrainian president also recently issued an ultimatum to Belarus, demanding the removal of military equipment used to coordinate Russian strikes within a week. The broader context includes intensifying Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and military facilities, and continued Russian missile production.
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