Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukrainemajor new attack on Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia is preparing a major new attack on Ukraine, citing intelligence data. The warning comes as the war continues to bring fresh cross-border insecurity, making the pace and scale of any new assault important for Ukraine and its allies.
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukrainian officials frame the warning as evidence that Russia is planning another escalation and that air defenses and military support remain urgent. They present the intelligence assessment as a reason for allies to stay alert and keep pressure on Moscow.
Russian Perspective
Russian state-aligned coverage typically rejects such claims as alarmist or says Moscow is responding to battlefield conditions and security threats. It often presents military activity as part of a wider campaign to secure its objectives.
- Ukraine is Europe’s largest country by area after Russia.
- Telegram has become a major channel for wartime messaging in both Ukraine and Russia.
- The Black Sea remains strategically important for trade, naval power, and regional security.
Russia-Ukraine War
Russia and Ukraine are locked in an retaliatory long-range drone and missile war that now strikes deep into both countries, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Crimea, and major Ukrainian cities like Kyiv and Dnipro. Ukrainian forces launched one of their largest drone attacks on June 26, striking 12 Russian regions and hitting key energy targets, while Russia continues massive retaliatory bombardments that kill civilians and destroy infrastructure.
26 June, 09:41 AM
Ukraine unleashes massive drone bombardment on 12 Russian regions24 June, 10:31 AM
Ukrainian drones knock out power in Russian-held Sevastopol22 June, 03:20 PM
Ukraine strikes Russian missile electronics plant in Voronezh
