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Zelensky warns Putin may expand war beyond Ukraine, potentially target NATO country in 2027

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Zelensky warns Putin may expand war beyond Ukraine, potentially target NATO country in 2027

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TL;DR

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times he warned Western allies that Russian President Vladimir Putin may expand the war beyond Ukraine's borders if he fails to achieve his goals. Zelensky said he and others believe Putin could invade a NATO member state in 2027, according to N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Financial Times in an interview published Wednesday that he has warned Western allies that Russian President Vladimir Putin may expand the war beyond Ukraine's borders if he fails to achieve his strategic objectives. Zelensky added that he and others believe Putin could launch an invasion of a NATO member state as early as 2027. The warning, reported by N12 journalist Asaf Rozentzweig, adds to a series of similar statements by Zelensky in recent weeks regarding the risk of broader Russian aggression. The Zioneer has previously covered Zelensky's warnings about Russian military plans and potential NATO involvement.

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