President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia may intensify its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine, as reported by Ukrainska Pravda. During a recent briefing, Zelenskyy noted that the Russian leadership is increasingly resorting to terror tactics due to a deepening sense of vulnerability. According to the President, Putin’s current regime is weakening politically, militarily, and even physically, which ironically makes his actions more unpredictable and dangerous for civilians.
“Putin is becoming weaker, and therefore he may increase strikes against us and our people using missiles and drones. Please, take air raid alerts seriously and seek shelter whenever possible,” the President urged. He emphasized that the Kremlin’s strategy is designed to create fear and exhaustion, yet these efforts underscore the desperation of a leader who cannot secure victory on the battlefield.
Zelenskyy further elaborated on the strategic significance of the war, noting that Ukraine serves as a vital bulwark for NATO. He argued that Putin’s imperial ambitions—specifically the desire to restore the USSR’s sphere of influence—cannot be realized without total control over Ukraine. Despite the Kremlin’s misleading rhetoric regarding peace negotiations, Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine remains open to diplomacy, provided that it is conducted from a position of strength.
To achieve this, the President called on European partners to act decisively. He stressed that international support must be absolute: implementing sanctions without exceptions, expediting the confiscation of frozen Russian assets, and ensuring consistent funding for Ukraine’s defense needs. The President dismissed the notion that Putin is prepared for genuine peace, labeling him a threat that requires a unified, robust response from the global community. As Ukraine continues to hold its ground against the aggressor, the President maintains that the path to peace lies in weakening Russia’s war machine through relentless international pressure and robust military aid for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.