Russia is preparing new offensives, according to Ukraine intelligence: Zelenskyy
Source: ABC News
May 26, 2025, 9:05 PM
Ukrainian intelligence and open-source data show Russian President Vladimir Putin does not "plan to end the war," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his daily evening address Monday. "There is currently no indication that they are seriously considering peace or diplomacy," he added. "On the contrary, there is ample evidence that they are preparing new offensive operations."
The address came after an overnight exchange of long-range cross-border drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine's air force said Russia launched a total of 364 "air attack vehicles" -- nine cruise missiles and 355 attack drones -- in the latest bombardment.
All missiles and 288 drones were shot down or neutralized in flight, Ukraine's air force said. Impacts were reported in five regions and falling debris in 10 regions, it added. Russia's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, said its forces downed 128 Ukrainian drones over 12 regions from Sunday night into Monday morning.
Near-nightly cross-border strikes have become a prominent feature of Russia's war on Ukraine, now more than three years old with little sign of an imminent ceasefire or peace deal. Recent months have seen the bombardments grow in size.
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