Zelensky: Russia is preparing for a new attack

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in his last address to the nation, stated that Russia is preparing for a new attack, saying, “Russia wants to throw more of its people and equipment into war.”

Zelensky said: “Russia is preparing for a new attack with the forces it can mobilize. The invaders are already increasing their pressure in Bahmut, Vuhledar and other directions. They want to turn up the pressure on a larger scale.” Against this background, Zelesnkiy stated that the world should further increase cooperation with Ukraine, saying: “This means that the free world should speed up cooperation. “This will be a response to prevent further Russian criminal acts,” he said.

Zelenskiy also assessed the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron and Finnish President Sauli Niinistö to the capital kyiv. “A new support package has arrived from Finland, including defense. There is a desire to strengthen sanctions against Russia and to participate in our diplomatic initiatives. We have a vision of how we can use this year for the benefit of our countries to cooperate within Europe and the Euro-Atlantic institutions.” (DHA)